Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, Michael Jeter, James Cromwell ...( see more  see more... ) , Bonnie Hunt , Sam Rockwell , Doug Hutchison , Patricia Clarkson , Barry Pepper , Harry Dean Stanton , Gary Sinise

The story about the lives of guards on death row leading up to the execution of a wrongly accused man who has the power of faith healing.

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R, 3 hr.

Directed by: Frank Darabont

Release Date: December 10, 1999

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DVD Release Date: June 13, 2000

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  • January 28, 2010
    Awesome movie! I still cry every time I see it. I wish I were that humble.
  • September 15, 2009
    Frank Darabont's follow up to Shawshank is his second King adaptation and also an improvement on the book. Darabont maneges to relay King's sentiment well but for me, this was always about being a tear jerker. It's quite contrived in places and isn't close to Shawshank's greatnes...( read more)s. Still, it's easy to watch and is enjoyable too.
  • July 27, 2009
    Stephen King is one of the greatest Horror writers of all time. With stories like "The Shining", he has become categorically associated with the spine chilling. Ironically however, he is responsible for two films which are not as much spine chilling as moving and to a degree insp...( read more)iring. The first of these is 1994's "Shawshank Redemption" and the other is 1999's "The Green Mile".

    Staring Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan, "The Green Mile" is the story of a prison during the depression. In charge of the Electric Chair, Paul Edgecomb (Hanks) and his group of guards, run a tight operation where often the guards have a close relationship with their prisoners. One day a prisoner is sent to them in the form of the gigantic John Coffey (Clarke Duncan). Coffey is sentenced to death for the brutal murder of two young girls, but as the guards begin to interact with Coffey, they begin to realise he isn't quite what he seems.

    With multi-Oscar winner Tom Hanks in the leading role, King and director Frank Darabont, have chosen a well seasoned professional who can put in the outstanding performance often needed. In "The Green Mile" however, Hanks is outperformed by the surprising Michael Clarke Duncan. Used to more blockbuster based roles (1998's "Armageddon" and 2003's "Daredevil" for example), Clarke Duncan shines as the sweet giant with a heart of gold. Worthy of his nomination for best supporting actor at the Oscars, it took a questionable win for Michael Caine for him to not win.

    Aside from Hanks and Clarke Duncan, the remainder of the cast provide equally sound performances. Patricia Clarkson is perhaps underused, whilst Sam Rockwell is perhaps overused, but all in all, the cast perform effectively.

    "The Green Mile" is a brilliant film. It's perhaps slightly too long, running in at a hefty three hours, but the majority of it runs smoothly and effectively. It might not be as good as films like "The Godfather" (1972) or "Casablanca" (1942), but it's definately a film which everyone should watch. It's a film which inspires us to think, and simultaneously causes us to shed a tear. Three hours it might be, but make the effort and you won't be disappointed.
  • January 11, 2009
    Paul Edgecomb: What did you just do to me?
    John Coffey: I helped it. Didn't I help it? I just took it back, is all. Awful tired now, boss. Dog tired.

    Director Frank Darabont adapts another Stephen King novel, set in a prison. The story involves prison guards handling the arriva...( read more)l of a larger than life man accused of killing two little girls. They soon find however, that this man is not only innocent, but has a certain gift of healing within him.

    Its an interesting story, well made, and well scored, but it is long, coming in just above three hours and doesn't have the same kind of feeling Shawshank does in making you want to see it again and again. The cast is of course very good however, and it is certainly worth seeing.

    Paul Edgecomb: What do you want me to do John? I'll do it. You want me to let you walk out of here and see how far you get?
    John Coffey: Now why would you want to do a foolish thing like that?
    Paul Edgecomb: When I die and I stand before God awaiting judgment and he asks me why I let one of HIS miracles die, what am I gonna say, that it was my job?
  • November 1, 2008
    Still effective, although after Shawshank some of the luster is off of using the same tricks.
  • February 5, 2010
    very good...cried at the end
  • February 4, 2010
    Tom Hanks was wonderful as a prison guard.
  • February 3, 2010
    GREAT GREAT MOVIE. VERY TOUCHING. TOM HANKS AND EVERYCAST MEMBER SHONE.
  • February 2, 2010
    Michael Duncan played his role really well in this movie. He was the perfect guy for the role of way they thought he was a killer even though he was an angel in disguise. Tom Hanks did good as usual.
  • February 1, 2010
    Well you expect good things from Hanks and he and Frank Darabont (screenplay) brought it all. Captivating and brilliant filming of the King book.

Critic Reviews


January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

By taking the extra time, Darabont has made King's The Green Mile into a story which develops and unfolds, which has detail and space. full review

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Comments


  • mjdomecillo
    March 4, 2009
    Wow!this movis is great. I watched this movie several time together with my husband who also loved this movie so much. THE BEST.
  • chrisisking09
    January 5, 2009
    This is a thoughtful, intelligent movie with outstanding direction. The plot veers into melodrama at times, with at least one coincidence that is overly convenient, but the humanity of the guards keeps the movie on track most of the time. Hanks is the American ideal, just, kind, capable, decent. Bonnie Hunt’s performance as Edgecombe's loyal, wise, patient, and very loving wife is a pleasure to watch. Doug Hutchison is terrific as Percy, the nephew of the governor's wife who is assigned to work for Edgecombe, and whose combined arrogance and insecurity lead to disaster. And Michael Clarke Duncan is deeply moving, showing us both Coffey's innocence and his dignity.

  • elsheikhalassam
    September 24, 2008

    Green Mile film of the most beautiful films I've seen in my life
    And the greatest in the film is the story of Vsp all thrill, excitement
    Is faithful to both sadness and joy
  • fiesty120061
    July 14, 2008
    I wasnt sure how it would be but once I watched I have to see it every time it comes on. I think its Awesome.
  • uncforever
    June 8, 2008
    I love this movie! I thought it would be another one of those "boring movies" just because of the name of the movie but it wasn't. In fact, I loved it and it was so cute, with the mouse:), but so awful with the eletric chairs:(. I would recommend this movie to anyone:)
  • dudettethefish1
    May 27, 2008
    I Love this movie, I think this would be my Favorite movie ever. I cried sooooo many times,it was soooooo sad. The actors in it do such a great job showing the emotion. This is THE BEST MOVIE EVER!!!!!!!
  • rebzach3776
    May 24, 2008
    I HESITATED TO SEE THIS MOVIE BECAUSE I DIDNT THINK ID LIKE IT. BUT I BROKE DOWN AND WATCHED AND NOW EVERYTIME ITS ON I WATCH IT OR I JUST POP IT IN THE DVD PLAYER. TOM PLAYED A GOOD ROLE IN IT. I LIKED THE PART WITH THE MOUSE UNTIL THE MEANIE KILLED IT.. LOL
  • giggles51
    May 23, 2008
    i wasn't really looking forward to this flick. After watching it i can't believe i didn't want to. what a great film!!!! (why did he have to die though? sob sob)
  • sportcrazymatt
    February 22, 2008
    i hate it when that evil guy made the guy with the rat suffer in the chair. that made me close my eyes
  • Emzi07
    February 15, 2008
    This film is beautiful. I watched it on christmas eve and i cried nearly all the way through.

    however...It must be said how much i hated Del's executioon scene. I am one who goes shakey watching any scene involving the electric chair, i am sure you can imagine how i was during this particular scene. To cut a long story short I couldnt sleep for 3 nights.
    Anyone who dosent enjoy execution scenes in particular i urge you to NOT watch this scene....and possibly the short scene afterwards.

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  • Fun Fact:
    John Travolta turned down the role of Paul Edgecomb.
  • Tagline:
    Paul Edgecomb didn't believe in miracles. Until the day he met one.

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The Green Mile Trivia


  • "Miracles happen in the most unexpected places." This is the main theme for which movie?  Answer »
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