The Green Mile

R

Released Dec 10, 1999

3h 9m

Drama

Fantasy

List

79%

Tomatometer

136 Reviews

94%

Audience Score

250,000+ Ratings

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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Critics Consensus

Though The Green Mile is long, critics say it's an absorbing, emotionally powerful experience.

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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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NEON 1

The emotion of john coffey is so strong, everytime they show me the scene where john crying i alway want to cry to.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/16/24

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Belize M

I loved this movie as a kid and i love Frank Darabont now, if i had to review it back then i would've probably left a 10/10, but with today's standards i can't get over certain scenes, dialogues and choices. The general story is a very beautiful idea, while when looking at the plot it's impossible to not questions specific details. The cast choice is absolutely perfect, and while throughout the movie the acting is beyond amazing, there are scenes where it comes falling down to almost laughable levels. Also, the biggest let down for me was with John. Michael Clarke Duncan could've expressed and achieved so much more in this movie, but was constrained to a range of state of emotions and a range of facial expressions in the single digit. In my opinion he could've shined a lot more. It's still a good watch and an undeniable piece of cinema history.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/06/24

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Dave C

Absolutely one of the best movies in the past 40 years. Critics posting negative on this movie need psychological help. Critics can be a bit critic-al; but not ridiculously stupid to give it negative reviews. David Morse was powerful, Hanks and Hunt both did stellar performances.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/23/24

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Audience Member

One of the best films of all time!! Great performance by Tom Hanks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/12/24

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Charles C

Phenomenal characters, a gripping story, great emotional scenes, fantastic writing, a break neck pace that helps the movie go along, a very emotional ending, and a message that is very inspiring, makes the green mile one of the best films ever made.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/10/24

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Michal K

One of the greatest movies I've seen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/08/24

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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

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The Green Mile: NOT USA - Locking Up Percy

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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: 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
Runtime: 3h 9m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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