The Green Mile
A death row guard learns that a gentle giant in his charge possesses a mysterious gift.
Trailer
Director
Frank Darabont
Studio
N/A
Release
10 Dec 1999
Runtime
189 min
Genres
Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Cast & Characters
Tom Hanks
Michael Clarke Duncan
David Morse
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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 2026-07-30
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.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "The Green Mile" has received generally positive reactions, with many reviewers praising its cinematography and performances, particularly Tom Hanks' portrayal of the death row guard. However, some critics have noted that the story may not appeal to those who prefer more fantastical or miracle-filled tales. The film's slow pace and focus on realism also resonated with viewers.
Reviews
**_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 · 110 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 · 75 likesfinally on UHD Blu-Ray!
@unknownuser0006 · 35 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 likesabsolute CLASSIC. one of the best films ever.
@halna5602 · 18 likesBought this yesterday. Watch it last night and it is incredible. Crystal Clear. Definitely worthy buying.
@Mr.77776 · 23 likesMasterpiece!!
@gabrielgerman359 · 33 likes