The Green Mile

R

Released Dec 10, 1999

3 hr. 9 min.

Drama

Fantasy

List

79%

136 Reviews

Tomatometer

94%

250,000+ Ratings

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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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максим с

максим евгеньевич студёный"The Green Mile" is a fantasy drama well known film-maker Frank Darabont. The film is set in Louisiana, but filming took place in the states of North Carolina and Tennessee, as well as in California. The film tells the story of a prison guard for those sentenced to death during the Great Depression, who witnesses supernatural events after the arrival of a mysterious prisoner at his institution The acting is simply incredible, the actors played 100 percent. The lead role Paul Edgecombe (Tom Hanks), the former warden of block "E" of the Cold Mountain prison), John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan), He was an innocent prisoner unfair sentenced to death in Cold Mountain Prison for a crime he never committed. Despite his impressive size, he was a very moving and sensual person.Supporting roles were taken by Sam Rockwell, Doug Hutchison, Barry Pepper, Jeffrey DeMann, and many others I really liked the film, I advise everyone to watch it. it is very moving , interesting and exciting. actors suit their characters very well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/22/24

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Anita A

I forgot the movie was 4 hours long, I was captivated the whole time. A magical movie that took me on a ride of emotions..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/24

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Tomas B

This is one of my all time favorites. Perfect casting, superb acting, love, hate, anger, sorrow. There's not a thing i would change in this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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Daniel P

The film does an amazing job of blending cold hard realities with "work place banter"/brotherhood style bonding between a multitude of characters. Some unforgettable scenes that will stay with you forever. Now the problems…. The sheer length of this film makes it not accessible for the faint hearted and some appalling use of CGI when it was not needed (yes I know it's from the 90s) these factors really let the movie down.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/13/24

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Conrad C

I would hesitantly recommend this movie. It was good, but I'm not sure if the runtime was justified. It was not unenjoyable to sit through, but it didn't present any compelling reasons this story could not have been told in a shorter format. The story itself was singular, this is not a plot of I've seen before, or maybe even a genre. The most memorable part of the movie will end up being block E.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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Jenna R

One of my all time favorite films based on one of my favorite Stephen King books.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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Frank Darabont

Director

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: NOT USA - John Coffey's Execution

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The Green Mile: NOT USA - The Real Killer

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The Green Mile: NOT USA - Percy Sabotages Del's Execution

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The Green Mile: NOT USA - Mr. Jingles, The Circus Mouse

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The Green Mile: NOT USA - It Was A Kindness You Done

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The Green Mile: NOT USA - Percy Shoots Wild Bill

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The Green Mile: NOT USA - Wild Bill Attacks

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The Green Mile: NOT USA - Locking Up Percy

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The Green Mile: NOT USA - John Coffey Heals Mr. Jingles

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The Green Mile: NOT USA - Healing the Warden's Wife

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Kirk Honeycutt

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

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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

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Thoughtful, intelligent movie for older teens.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 28, 2010

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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

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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

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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

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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
Screenwriter: Stephen King, Frank Darabont
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Home Vídeo, Warner Bros.
Production Co: Castle Rock Entertainment, Darkwoods Productions, Warner Brothers
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
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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