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The Green Mile

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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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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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/28/2010
4/5
Thoughtful, intelligent movie for older teens. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrew T @RT72355796 3h 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 See more Aiden E @RT13770629 Jul 12 incredibly sad but a phenomenal film See more Jeremy H @jeremydharris13 Jul 2 Classic Fantastic film. Emotions run high throughout this entire movie. See more Tristan B @tristan3 Jun 17 [BOT] A masterclass in tension. See more 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. See more Raldyr H @Raldyr May 31 Another 90's must watch! See more 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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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 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)