# The Green Mile (1999) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-green-mile-1999/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Editorial Rating | 88/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Director | Frank Darabont |
| Genres | Fantasy, Drama, Crime |
| Runtime | 189 min |

## Quick answer

The Green Mile (1999) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #25 (8.6/10) — The Green Mile remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 82/100. Directed by Frank Darabont.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #25 (8.6/10) — The Green Mile remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Cromwell, Michael Jeter, Graham Greene, Doug Hutchison, Sam Rockwell, Barry Pepper

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: Prime Video, Sky Cinema
Turkey: Prime Video
Japan: U-NEXT

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Green Mile worth watching?**
The Green Mile holds a 85% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #25 (8.6/10) — The Green Mile remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is The Green Mile 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.

**Who directed The Green Mile?**
The Green Mile (1999) was directed by Frank Darabont.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Green Mile?**
85% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (88/100), Metascore (82/100), Letterboxd (4.1/5), and IMDb (8.6/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Green Mile?**
The Green Mile is on Prime Video, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; on Prime Video in Turkey; on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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