The Green Mile

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The Green Mile

R

1999

3h 9m

Drama

Fantasy

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Paul Edgecomb walked the mile with a variety of cons. He had never encountered someone like John Coffey, 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

The Hollywood Reporter

12/10/2019

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.

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

04/08/2011

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.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/28/2010

4/5

Thoughtful, intelligent movie for older teens.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

02/27/2022

3/4

There are several scenes of tremendous power. But the same problems that plagued The Shawshank Redemption are in full force here.

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

02/24/2022

4.5/5

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.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

02/23/2022

3.5/4

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.

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Graeme M

@Kane1990 5d

One of the most powerful cinematic experiences you can have. A rare 10/10 masterpiece. Sad but unbelievably beautiful at the same time. Few films have ever moved me the way this one does every time I watch it.

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Andrew T

@RT72355796 Jul 27

There are only two movies that have ever made me cry and this is the only one I will admit to. This is arguably the most mystical movie ever made and it is perfect in every way. 10/10

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Aiden E

@RT13770629 Jul 12

incredibly sad but a phenomenal film

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Jeremy H

@jeremydharris13 Jul 2

Classic Fantastic film. Emotions run high throughout this entire movie.

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Tristan B

@tristan3 Jun 17

[BOT] A masterclass in tension.

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Chris B

@Papa13070 Jun 1

This movie is a real gem. It is hard to find fault with it. Hanks is excellent in a role that clearly calls for him to suppress his natural slant toward humor. He is Paul Edgecomb; Tom Hanks is nowhere to be found. Yet he gives Edgecomb just the right flavor. One cannot find a single weak cast member! Michael Jeter should have got an Oscar. Michael Clark Duncan put just the right shading on his huge character to make him vulnerable and sympathetic. Flawlessly shot on perfect period sets, the whole production binds together to bring the extraordinary story into the realm of a believable and compelling study of human injustice and charity.

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Synopsis

Paul Edgecomb walked the mile with a variety of cons. He had never encountered someone like John Coffey, 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)