The Green Mile
A death row guard learns that a gentle giant in his charge possesses a mysterious gift.
Directed by Frank Darabont · Crime · Drama · Fantasy · 189 min · 1999
Trailer
Director
Frank Darabont
Studio
Castle Rock Entertainment / Darkwoods Productions
Release
10 Dec 1999
Runtime
189 min
Genres
Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Full Plot
Based on Stephen King's 1996 novel of the same name. Stars Tom Hanks as a death row corrections officer during the U.S. Great Depression who witnesses supernatural events that occur after an enigmatic inmate (Michael Clarke Duncan) is brought to his facility.
Cast & Characters
John Coffey
Michael Clarke Duncan
Brutus "Brutal" Howell
David Morse
old Paul Edgecomb
Dabbs Greer
Jan Edgecomb
Bonnie Hunt
Hal Moores
James Cromwell
Eduard "Del" Delacroix
Michael Jeter
Arlen Bitterbuck
Graham Greene
Percy Wetmore
Doug Hutchison
William "Wild Bill" Wharton
Sam Rockwell
Dean Stanton
Barry Pepper
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $60.0M, The Green Mile has grossed $286.8M worldwide — about 4.8x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Tom Hanks appears in 7 films in our catalog, including Saving Private Ryan, Toy Story.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
In the United States and Canada, The Green Mile opened on December 10, 1999, in 2,875 theaters and grossed $18 million in its opening weekend, placing second at the box office, just behind Toy Story 2 with $18.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
The Green Mile holds 8.6/10 on IMDb (1,557,536 votes), 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.6/10 on IMDb (1,557,536 votes), 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Green Mile's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
The Green Mile holds a 78% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is The Green Mile's IMDb rating?+
The Green Mile has a 8.6/10 rating on IMDb from 1,557,536 votes.
What is The Green Mile's Metacritic score?+
The Green Mile has a Metascore of 61/100 on Metacritic.
Is The Green Mile good? What are critics saying?+
The Green Mile holds 8.6/10 on IMDb (1,557,536 votes), 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61/100 on Metacritic.
How long is The Green Mile?+
The Green Mile has a runtime of 189 min.
Who directed The Green Mile?+
The Green Mile was directed by Frank Darabont.
Where can I watch The Green Mile?+
The Green Mile is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Reviewers praise Tom Hanks' performance as Death Row guard John Coffey, Michael Clarke Duncan's portrayal of him, and Frank Darabont's direction. The film is also commended for its spiritual edge, slow pace, and beautiful cinematography. Some reviewers find the story to be "not my cup of tea" but enjoy it nonetheless.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
**_A Masterpiece of Cinematic Art -- Captivating and Reverent_** The head Death Row guard at a Tennessee prison during the Depression (Tom Hanks) observes a new inmate, a black man named John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan), who is condemned to death for the rape and murder of two…
Wuchak · 9/10"Edgecomb" (Tom Hanks) is in charge of the prison officers who tend to the inmates on death row. He's a decent man who, with the help of his partner "Howell" (David Morse) tries to carry out his task as humanely as possible. Their team also numbers the truly odious "Percy" (Doug…
CinemaSerf · 7/10Great acting by everyone involved, but the story is just not my cup of tea. If you like fake miracles (no shortage of people that do) and fantasy storylines, like prison guards that are humane and empathic (on death row nonetheless), then you might enjoy this more. I, however, wi…
sirdorius · 6/10_The Green Mile_, directed by Frank Darabont and based on a Stephen King story, revisits prison life with a spiritual edge. Tom Hanks is steady, while Michael Clarke Duncan brings real heart. Set almost entirely on Death Row, its slow pace mirrors the routine and inevitability of…
griggs79 · 6/10
From the trailer's comments
I literally cried after watching this beautiful masterpiece
@RahulKumar-pt7pi · 115 likesOne of the greatest movies ever made. And WHAT a cast! And certainly one of two of the best addaptions from a Stephen King book.
@dagr.johnsen2164 · 77 likesfinally on UHD Blu-Ray!
@unknownuser0006 · 37 likesabsolute CLASSIC. one of the best films ever.
@halna5602 · 19 likesOne of the greatest movies ive ever seen man . And ive seen a whole lot of movies
@adopoker1 · 28 likesThe flim is beautifully crafted, each and every moment keeps the viewer hooked. It's not too long with unecessary streaching the plot but each and every scene adds on to the beautiful message in the end.
@Gkm- · 38 likesMasterpiece!!
@gabrielgerman359 · 34 likesBought this yesterday. Watch it last night and it is incredible. Crystal Clear. Definitely worthy buying.
@Mr.77776 · 23 likes
