What is the Metascore for The Green Mile?

The Green Mile has a Metascore of 82 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is The Green Mile streaming in?

The Green Mile streams on U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in Turkey; Prime Video, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

The Green Mile Review (1999) — 85% Celluloid Score

Item: The Green Mile
Rating: 4.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Frank Darabont · 1999 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Green Mile (1999) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

85%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

88% Editorial Rating

90% Audience snapshot · excluded

82 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1

8.6 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 3h 9m
Cast: Tom Hanks , David Morse , Bonnie Hunt , Michael Clarke Duncan , James Cromwell , Michael Jeter , Graham Greene , Doug Hutchison , Sam Rockwell , Barry Pepper
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for The Green Mile (1999)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Prime Video, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch The Green Mile by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	U-NEXT
Turkey	Prime Video
United Kingdom	Prime Video, Sky Cinema

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
IMDb users score it 8.6/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded fantasy, drama, crime pick
Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

Viewers who dislike long runtimes

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Is The Green Mile worth watching?

Yes — The Green Mile earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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Critic Reviews

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The Green Mile (1999) Review

★★★★½ 4.5/5

Frank Darabont's The Green Mile (1999) remains a defining Fantasy landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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