The Green Mile

79%

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136 Reviews

94%

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250,000+ Ratings

Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) walked the mile with a variety of cons. He had never encountered someone like John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan), 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

Hollywood Reporter

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.

Dec 10, 2019

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

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.

Apr 8, 2011

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Thoughtful, intelligent movie for older teens.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

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

Rated: 3/4

Feb 27, 2022

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

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.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 24, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

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.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 23, 2022

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Audience Member One of the best films of all time!! Great performance by Tom Hanks. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/24 Full Review Charles C Phenomenal characters, a gripping story, great emotional scenes, fantastic writing, a break neck pace that helps the movie go along, a very emotional ending, and a message that is very inspiring, makes the green mile one of the best films ever made. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/10/24 Full Review Michal K One of the greatest movies I've seen. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/08/24 Full Review Vr lets P What are the best movies I’ve ever seen an absolute classic 👍 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/08/24 Full Review Audience Member So sad I can’t even describe it . 3 hour long film and I didn’t get bored at all Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/05/24 Full Review Hubert C Made an account just to put 5 stars on this movie. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Frank Darabont Director 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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