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The Green Mile
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Frank Darabont. With Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt.
8.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A supernatural tale set on death row in a Southern prison, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments. When the cell block's head guard, Paul Edgecomb, recognizes Coffey's miraculous gift, he tries desperately to help stave off the condemned man's execution.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA supernatural tale set on death row in a Southern prison, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments. When the cell block…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Green Mile.
MoviHero lists December 10, 1999 as the release date for The Green Mile. Frank Darabont is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb, David Morse as Brutus 'Brutal' Howell, Bonnie Hunt as Jan Edgecomb, Michael Clarke Duncan as John Coffey. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 10, 1999
GenresDrama · Crime · Fantasy
Runtime3h 9m
DirectorFrank Darabont
CastTom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb, David Morse as Brutus 'Brutal' Howell, Bonnie Hunt as Jan Edgecomb, Michael Clarke Duncan as John Coffey
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
The Green Mile runs 3h 9m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.5/10 from 20,108 votes. Updated Nov 10, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Percy can kiss my fat butt.. Why Michael Clarke Duncan have to go so hard and so soon? Why this movie so heavy? Why it…”
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“"Edgecomb" (Tom Hanks) is in charge of the prison officers who tend to the inmates on death row.”
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“Great acting by everyone involved, but the story is just not my cup of tea.”
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“The Green Mile, directed by Frank Darabont and based on a Stephen King story, revisits prison life with a spiritual edge.”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Frank DarabontDirector
Frank DarabontWriter
David ValdesProducer
Frank DarabontProducer
Tom HanksPaul Edgecomb
David MorseBrutus 'Brutal' Howell
Bonnie HuntJan Edgecomb
Michael Clarke DuncanJohn Coffey
James CromwellWarden Hal Moores
Michael JeterEduard Delacroix
Graham GreeneArlen Bitterbuck
Doug HutchisonPercy Wetmore
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherBrutus 'Brutal' HowellBrutus 'Brutal' Howell appears in The Green Mile (1999).Open character guide otherJohn CoffeyJohn Coffey appears in The Green Mile (1999).Open character guide otherWarden Hal MooresWarden Hal Moores appears in The Green Mile (1999).Open character guide otherJan EdgecombJan Edgecomb appears in The Green Mile (1999).Open character guide otherPaul EdgecombPaul Edgecomb appears in The Green Mile (1999).Open character guide
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