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The Green Mile

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Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) walked the mile with a variety of cons. He had never encountered someone like John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan), a massive black man convicted of brutally killing a pair of young sisters. Coffey had the size and strength to kill anyone, but not the demeanor. Beyond his simple, naive nature and a deathly fear of the dark, Coffey seemed to possess a prodigious, supernatural gift. Paul began to question whether Coffey was truly guilty of murdering the two girls.
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Though The Green Mile is long, critics say it's an absorbing, emotionally powerful experience.

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Kirk Honeycutt The Hollywood Reporter The simple fable can't stand such scrutiny. More pivotally, the weight given to each moment lends The Green Mile a ponderousness that works against the emotions the story seems to want to plug into. Dec 10, 2019 Full Review Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader Much of the three-hour movie takes place in the prison, but the resonant characterization, expansive plotting, and judicious use of exterior locations and flashbacks turn the walls into windows. Apr 8, 2011 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Thoughtful, intelligent movie for older teens. Rated: 4/5 Dec 28, 2010 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy There are several scenes of tremendous power. But the same problems that plagued The Shawshank Redemption are in full force here. Rated: 3/4 Feb 27, 2022 Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness Now, for the first time, Darabonts The Green Mile is available on 4K UHD with high-dynamic range, rejuvenating the drama, imbuing it with the visual energy to accompany its bittersweet narrative. Rated: 4.5/5 Feb 24, 2022 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review At times, you notice The Green Mile tugging your heartstrings. But aside from a moment or two over the course of three hours, the viewer gives in, entrenched in the proceedings and deeply affected by the spell of these characters. Rated: 3.5/4 Feb 23, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mate P ***SPOILERS*** The Green Mile is said to be one of the all time greats, but I thought it was just good. The story is beautiful and the characters are well-written. I expected this to be the tragic story of a person wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death. So I was expecting that part, but I never would've guessed this to have a supernarural element. And I wasn't a fan of that, because it made the whole thing a little childish. Frank Darabont is an incredible director, but I think he didn't manage to find the right tone. This film switches between a tragic story and a child's tale. The cinematography is incredible though, the lighting's gorgeous. The score is also very beautiful and the cast is great. I didn't know Sam Rockwell would be in it and he was awesome. The Green Mile is a great film, but I don't think it deserves the status it has. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/04/25 Full Review Sam N The Green Mile, directed by Frank Darabont and based on a Stephen King story, revisits prison life with a spiritual edge. Tom Hanks is steady, while Michael Clarke Duncan brings real heart. Set almost entirely on Death Row, its slow pace mirrors the routine and inevitability of execution. The soft lighting and measured camerawork add a quiet melancholy. At over three hours, it’s powerful but indulgent—moving at times, but it does test your patience. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/24/25 Full Review Audience Member One of the best movies ever made. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/03/25 Full Review Stephen C 3 hours and 9 minutes of success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Sex-Related Material, Language and Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $136,800,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/11/25 Full Review Audience Member One of the most incredible movies ever... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/28/25 Full Review Max K Exciting, well developed and with remarkable characters. One of the few films that made me care about a simple mouse. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/27/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Frank Darabont

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Tom Hanks

Paul Edgecomb

David Morse

Brutus 'Brutal' Howell

Michael Clarke Duncan

John Coffey

Bonnie Hunt

Janice Edgecomb

James Cromwell

Warden Hal Moores

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The Green Mile

Michael Jeter as Eduard Delacroix in "The Green Mile." (L-R) Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb and Michael Clarke Duncan as John Coffey in "The Green Mile." Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb in "The Green Mile." (L-R) Patricia Clarkson as Melinda Moores and James Cromwell as Warden Hal Moores in "The Green Mile." (L-R) Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb, David Morse as Brutus Howell, Michael Jeter as Eduard Delacroix, Barry Pepper as Dean Stanton and Jeffrey DeMunn as Harry Terwilliger in "The Green Mile." Michael Clarke Duncan as John Coffey in "The Green Mile." Michael Jeter as Eduard Delacroix in "The Green Mile." Sam Rockwell as Wild Bill Wharton in "The Green Mile." (L-R) Doug Hutchison as Percy Wetmore, David Morse as Brutus Howell and Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb in "The Green Mile." Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb in "The Green Mile." View more photos

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Synopsis Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) walked the mile with a variety of cons. He had never encountered someone like John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan), a massive black man convicted of brutally killing a pair of young sisters. Coffey had the size and strength to kill anyone, but not the demeanor. Beyond his simple, naive nature and a deathly fear of the dark, Coffey seemed to possess a prodigious, supernatural gift. Paul began to question whether Coffey was truly guilty of murdering the two girls.
Director
Frank Darabont
Producer
Frank Darabont, David Valdes
Screenwriter
Stephen King, Frank Darabont
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Home Vídeo, Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Brothers, Castle Rock Entertainment, Darkwoods Productions
Rating
R (Sex-Related Material|Language|Violence)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 10, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$136.8M
Runtime
3h 9m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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