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

Directed by Frank Darabont · 1999 ·

Short answer

Is The Green Mile worth watching?

Yes. The Green Mile (1999) earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

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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Released
Runtime
3h 9m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 14A (Canada) · 18 (South Korea)
Cast
Tom Hanks , David Morse , Bonnie Hunt , Michael Clarke Duncan , James Cromwell , Michael Jeter , Graham Greene , Doug Hutchison , Sam Rockwell , Barry Pepper
Language
English

Also known as Milagros Inesperados La milla verde La Ligne verte À Espera de um Milagre グリーンマイル 그린 마일 绿里奇迹 綠色奇蹟

Where to watch

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

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Green Mile by country

Country Streaming on
Japan U-NEXT
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 an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded fantasy, drama, crime pick, but viewers who dislike long runtimes may want to skip it. Read our full review (4.5/5).

Celluloid verdict

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

, Founder & Editor

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

Short review 4 min read English The Green Mile

The Green Mile (1999) Review: Mercy on Death Row

The Green Mile is Frank Darabont's Stephen King prison drama about death-row guards and a gentle giant with a gift, a long, sentimental film that earns its tears.

Yes. It is a deeply moving, superbly acted prison fable for viewers ready for a three-hour commitment and a good cry; cynics may find it heavy-handed.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

The Green Mile stills

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The Green Mile: frequently asked questions

Is The Green Mile worth watching?

Yes. The Green Mile (1999) has a Celluloid Score of 85%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch The Green Mile?

In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Green Mile?

The Green Mile runs 3 hours 9 minutes (189 minutes).

What is The Green Mile rated?

The Green Mile is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia, 14A in Canada and 18 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Green Mile?

The Green Mile is directed by Frank Darabont and stars Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Cromwell.

What is the Metascore for The Green Mile?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Green Mile is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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