The Green Mile
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Overview
Death Row guards at a penitentiary, in the 1930's, have a moral dilemma with their job when they discover one of their prisoners, a convicted murderer, has a special gift.
Director / Creator
Frank Darabont
Writers
Stephen King, Frank Darabont
Top Cast
About The Green Mile (1999)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Green Mile (1999) is a Crime, Drama, and Fantasy film from United States. the film was directed by Frank Darabont from a screenplay by Stephen King and Frank Darabont. It runs 3 hours and 9 minutes and was produced primarily in English and French.
What it's about
Death Row guards at a penitentiary, in the 1930's, have a moral dilemma with their job when they discover one of their prisoners, a convicted murderer, has a special gift.
Cast and crew
The film stars Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, and David Morse in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Stephen King and Frank Darabont, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Green Mile holds a rating of 8.6/10 based on 1,543,237 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 78%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 61/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Nominated for 4 Oscars. 15 wins & 37 nominations total. These numbers place The Green Mile within the broader landscape of Crime and Drama cinema from 1999, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Green Mile is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Green Mile is worth knowing
If you enjoy Crime or Drama films, The Green Mile offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1999 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how crime evolved during that period. Performances from Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Green Mile on your watchlist for later.
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