The Green Mile
1999, Fantasy/Drama, 3h 9m
134 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Though The Green Mile is long, critics say it's an absorbing, emotionally powerful experience. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Paul Edgecomb
Brutus "Brutal" Howell
John Coffey
Janice Edgecomb
Warden Hal Moores
Eduard "Del" Delacroix
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Critic Reviews for The Green Mile
All Critics (134) | Top Critics (43) | Fresh (105) | Rotten (29)
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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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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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Thoughtful, intelligent movie for older teens.
December 28, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
How many blockbusters deal with that kind of grief?
October 18, 2008 | Full Review… -
To more than a few viewers, this one will feel like a life sentence.
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The supernatural elements carry an undeniable emotional charge, but the solution to the underlying murder mystery is disappointingly tidy and trite.
June 24, 2006 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Green Mile
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Dec 23, 2015"The Green Mile" is a superb and sad drama movie of 1999. The plot to "The Green Mile" is about an elderly male telling a woman about when he worked as a prison guard. Later in the movie a new convict is transferred into "The Green Mile". This man is named "John Coffey" portrayed by Michael Clarke Duncan. "John Coffey" has a gift and is sad with all of the hatred in the world. The movie starts out with a group of men running with shotguns in their hands. This scene is captivating but not extremely captivating. For a movie that has a running time of three hours and eight minutes, it would be expected that there are quite some scenes that are boring; but "The Green Mile" is very entertaining. The movie's climax is a very sad scene but it's not's too sad. The plot to this movie is amazing. The plot would've been better except the characters were very likeable but then they'd do something that would make their character less likeable. "Tom Hanks" is an incredible actor in every role that he portrays. "Thomas Newman" the composer for the music in "The Green Mile" is stunning; "Thomas Newman" did a marvellous job at capturing the sadness in the movie. The filming of this movie is beautiful, "Frank Darabont" films shoots scenes perfectly. "The Green Mile" could've easily been a sad and ridiculous movie but instead it is a heart-warming drama movie. If you are a person who enjoys drama films then I highly recommend you watch "The Green Mile" as it has amazing acting, a superb plot and perfect filming. Although the movie is not perfect, like any other movie it has errors, these are needless scenes and better some scenes made better. I give 1999's "The Green Mile" a 9/10.Steve G Super Reviewer
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Aug 31, 2015The Green Mile is a truly inspiring, touching and sad film all in one. It makes you think about how miracles could possibly work and how some people might deserve them. This and the Shawshank Redemption are the best adaptations of Stephen King's work. The soundtrack is great. Like Shawshank it is done by Thomas Newman. Michael Clarke Duncan is perfect for the role of John Coffey and should've gotten the Oscar for best supporting actor in 1999. Tom Hanks is great in the role of Paul Edgecomb. The rest of the cast is great with supporting roles being played by Barry Pepper, David Morse, Michael Jeter, Jeffrey Demunn, Sam Rockwell, Harry Dean Stanton, James Cromwell, William Sadler, and the always villainous Doug Hutchison. Toward the end I really thought how is it possible to not cry at the end of this film?Ian I Super Reviewer
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Jul 28, 2014Some of the supporting characters are a little two-dimensional, but 'The Green Mile' is an incredibly effective prison drama with terrific performances and a script that deals with grief in an innovative and emotionally resonant way.Liam G Super Reviewer
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Oct 03, 2013It's hard to create magic in a prison setting but Hanks and Duncan produce a memorable fairy tale. Hanks takes perhaps the most memorable pee in movie history.John B Super Reviewer
The Green Mile Quotes
| John Coffey: | I'm sorry for what I am. |
| Warden Hal Moores: | What in the blue fuck was that? There's puke all over the floor. God, that smell. That smell won't come out for another 5 years that what I'm betting. And that asshole, Wharton is singing about it. |
| Paul Edgecomb: | Did he carry a tune, Hal? |
| Warden Hal Moores: | Ok, boys. But, what the hell happened? |
| Paul Edgecomb: | An execution sir. A successful one. |
| Warden Hal Moores: | How in the name of Christ can you call that a success? |
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