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Green Street Hooligans

Name: Green Street Hooligans
Director: Lexi Alexander
Released: 2005
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2005

Director

Lexi Alexander

Runtime

109 minutes

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Green Street Hooligans emphasizes traditional and tribal social structures. The film's narrative reinforces narrow social identities, particularly those that are white, male, and heterosexual. By focusing on a subculture that operates outside conventional law, the narrative prioritizes a closed social hierarchy. This focus limits multi-layered depth and fails to engage with diverse lived experiences. The film serves as a specific lens for a particular demographic, emphasizing localized social codes over broader societal engagement.

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Category Breakdown

Does Green Street Hooligans have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. The social world is defined by traditional heterosexual relationships.

How does Green Street Hooligans portray gender?

Minimal

The story revolves around a predominantly male cast where women mainly serve as romantic interests or family members without much influence over the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Green Street Hooligans?

Minimal

The film focuses almost entirely on a white, working-class community. The firm culture is shown as a closed system with little ethnic diversity.

How does Green Street Hooligans represent religion and culture?

Fair

The movie portrays a subculture that rejects mainstream norms in favor of localized, anti-authoritarian tribalism. It frames organized violence through the lens of brotherhood and loyalty.

Does Green Street Hooligans include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities. Characters are defined by their physical abilities and capacity for violence.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced look at social dysfunction through the lens of brotherhood and identity.

Limited or Absent

Focuses on a homogeneous, white, and male-centric demographic, lacking multi-layered depth.
Does not give meaningful roles or presence to female and LGBTQ+ characters.
Excludes representation of racial diversity and various disability experiences.

Official Synopsis

After being wrongfully expelled from Harvard University, American Matt Buckner flees to his sister's home in England. Once there, he is befriended by her charming and dangerous brother-in-law, Pete Dunham, and introduced to the underworld of British football hooliganism. Matt learns to stand his ground through a friendship that develops against the backdrop of this secret and often violent world. 'Green Street Hooligans' is a story of loyalty, trust and the sometimes brutal consequences of living close to the edge.

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