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The Green Mile

R19993h 9mFrank Darabont
IMDb 8.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 78% · Metacritic 61
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"Paul Edgecomb didn't believe in miracles. Until the day he met one."

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.

FantasyDramaCrime
Mentally DisabledDeath PenaltyBased On Novel Or BookSouthern UsaPsychopathDeath RowJail GuardSupernaturalGreat DepressionPrison Guard

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Green Mile (1999) 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 stars in The Green Mile?

The Green Mile stars Tom Hanks (Paul Edgecomb), David Morse (Brutus 'Brutal' Howell), Bonnie Hunt (Jan Edgecomb), Michael Clarke Duncan (John Coffey), James Cromwell (Warden Hal Moores). The film was directed by Frank Darabont.

How long is The Green Mile?

The Green Mile has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated R.

Is The Green Mile worth watching?

The Green Mile holds an IMDb rating of 8.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Fantasy, Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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