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.
Acting
Hunnam's breakout—charismatic, terrifying, heartbreaking.
Direction
Lexi Alexander's authentic insider perspective on firm culture.
Writing
The final act betrayal that recontextualizes everything.
Director
Lexi Alexander
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Charlie Hunnam actually grew up around football culture in Newcastle and based Pete's accent on his own father.
The 'firm' subculture depicted was nearly eradicated by police crackdowns in the 1990s; this film captures its romanticized memory rather than contemporary reality.
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