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The Green Mile

The Green Mile

1999
Drama, Crime
3h 9m
Set on Death Row in a Southern prison in 1935, this is the remarkable story of a prison guard who develops a poignant, unusual relationship with one inmate who possesses a magical gift that is both mysterious and miraculous. (Castle Rock Entertainment)
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The Green Mile

1999
Drama, Crime
3h 9m
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Rated 14 Feb 2008
99
99th
The scene where they're about to put him on the electric chair and he says he's scared in the dark.. I cried like a baby there. That's one of the best and most emotional scenes in movie history. This movie is as close to perfection as one can be. I didn't like this movie, I loved it!
Rated 27 Jul 2017
70
65th
The greatest anti-death row movie ever made. Sure, most of the people on the death row are murderous, rapist psychopaths, but given the chance, for whatever reason, they might - just might - lunge at you from the confines of their cage, grab you in the groin and cure your pisser. Are we really willing to risk letting these men die?
Rated 30 Jun 2007
94
99th
Excels in almost every catergory. All actors involved play their roles superbly, the interaction between Hanks and Duncan has been totally perfected and the film adaptation of the King book simply couldn't be any better. If you enjoyed The Shawshank Redemption, this should be your next port of call.
Rated 09 Aug 2007
92
92nd
This film will touch your heart in ways most movies can't. The entire cast was absolutely stellar, but I really enjoyed the late Michael Jeter in this. His role in this film will forever be one of my favorite performances. The Green Mile makes great use of characterization, this film makes you feel sad for the murderers, and question why these men have done what they did. This film will grab a hold of you. If you don't cry at all in this film, you have no soul.
Rated 29 Aug 2009
10
80th
This movie displays the amazing actor that Tom Hanks is. The movie is a classic tear jerker. It combines kind good heartedness with justice being served. At the end of the movie it leaves you wanting more. This movie a major hit for individuals who are looking to spend a night with a box of tissues.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
93
87th
Darabont is scarily good at bringing out your emotions with you on the edge of your seat. Everything just works with this picture. It's haunting and memorable, and Duncan gives a remarkable performance.
Rated 04 Dec 2008
74
56th
A powerful viewing experience at times in spite of its cliches, although I feel like it has very low replay value. The atmosphere is nice and the length doesn't turn out to be too daunting.
Rated 19 Feb 2011
59
16th
Why is this so popular? I guess it's the comfortably predictable, the division of the world into "good men" and "bad men", the reassuring presence of a gentle giant, non-threatening Magical Negro. The film is shot well enough and the cast does a very admirable job of handling their wafer-thin characters. For a three-hour production it's surprisingly watchable with enough story elements (predictable as they are) to keep moving. But it certainly isn't anything special, and sentimentality is cheap.
Rated 24 Nov 2015
100
97th
Fantastic adaptation of the Stephen King novel. Hauntingly beautiful, powerfully emotional, and superbly acted.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
30th
The Green Mile has a pretty good story and good acting, but the hokey supernatural elements and the cardboard cutout characters make it hard to take it seriously sometimes. And the Jesus allegory is way overdone.
Rated 24 Jul 2008
89
76th
The Gren Mile excels in almost every way. Emotionally and mentally, its a powerful sentimental focus on capital punishement. All the actors are virtually and physically flawless in there performances, particularly Hanks. It's also backed-up with stellar, in-depth photography of the prison along with prodigious directing from Frank Darabont. One of the greatest adaptations ever.
Rated 17 Dec 2008
85
94th
My girlfriend cried during this movie, but I didn't because I am super tough.
Rated 25 Sep 2009
100
98th
With a pallet of concrete characters--each portrayed wonderfully, The Green Mile is the best Stephen King adaptation to date. . , and also one of the best movies of the 90's.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
32
23rd
To me, The Green Mile comes off as a poor man's Shawshank, mainly because Morgan Freeman isn't making sweet sweet love to your ears throughout the film.
Rated 04 Mar 2010
0
25th
Does he really need to be a miracle worker--or even innocent--for us to be appalled when the onlookers say things like "die slow, you bastard"? The whole movie is just an excuse for viewers to shed some righteous tears; it's too sentimental and morally clear-cut to provoke any thought.
Rated 12 Dec 2012
97
95th
Highly entertaining movie that never really drags or gets boring.I have not read all of the book, but I still thoroughly loved this. Hanks is as good as usual and Michael Clarke Duncan really shines (for once). The supporting cast is all good as well, and the directing and writing are almost perfect. Not a lot of movies bring me to tears, but this one did at least twice my first time watching it. It's up there with The Shawshank Redemption for me. It's probably in my top ten favorite movies.
Rated 15 Apr 2013
95
98th
Once again Tom Hanks showed what high quality of actor he is. I guess Im one of rare people who liked it even more than TSR...
Rated 19 Feb 2014
66
41st
How a 3 hour movie based on a not too long book had to feel like it rushed every important scene is beyond me. It's not bad but they fucked so much up.
Rated 30 Dec 2006
38
23rd
Eh. It's not BAD in any way, it doesn't have any horrible flaws. It's just kind of disposable and pointless, or makes an uninteresting point rather, and not much else.
Rated 22 Feb 2007
80
95th
Hanks as usual at top class.
Rated 05 Mar 2007
30
16th
It's heart is in the right place, but far too meanderingand sentimental.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
84
70th
The Green Mile is emotionally intense and well acted. It's from the guy who made The Shawshank Redemption so you should know what you're getting yourself in to right away.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
90
66th
A terrific film. Ving Rhames is great, with some subtle special effects.
Rated 04 Aug 2007
42
2nd
Featuring the Magical Negro di tutti Magical Negroes and frankly long, dull and worthy in all other ways.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
82nd
The Green Mile puts many actors to the test. It shows the comedic abilities of each actor very subtly as they play characters that need to lighten up their very serious and sad occupations or situations. It is inherently a very dramatic film, the story for which is very touching, and the actors all brought the right emotion to the screen to truly develop that story. Really good!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
26
3rd
Pretty uncomfortable mix of Tom Hanks-Steven Spielberg brand schmaltz and Stephen King type horror. Even as jaded a viewer as me was put off by a pivotal scene of gratuitously protracted violence.
Rated 02 Jan 2008
89
92nd
Under rated and under seen. Fascinating and moving story with some difficult viewing at times. James Cromwell delivers a wonderful performance closely followed by Tom Hanks. Not your typical death row story, this has some twists and turns in the plot and an ending that will keep you guessing. A film that stays with you.
Rated 21 Jun 2008
30
1st
Hated this, and thought it was kinda racist too.
Rated 23 Oct 2008
100
99th
Touching trough even the thickest armour with this film.. a must see, as the characters (inclusing the mouse) are -GREAT-, and the music is enhancing the movie perfectly.
Rated 19 Dec 2008
85
83rd
Many powerful moments are scattered into a movie that isn't quite as overlong as some claim. Michael Clark Duncan is fantastic as the innocent, benevolent behemoth, and Hanks is fine as always. Some truly disturbing scenes of capital punishment underscore the film and add to it.
Rated 30 Mar 2009
100
97th
1337
Rated 28 Sep 2009
60
60th
Eternal life, the tragedy of disease, the nature of man, the longing for death, our legal system, moral truths, punishment vs communication, the golden rule... The merely adequate performances and a middle-of-the-road production can't make up for this films discontinuous, albeit related, themes. Overall it was a decent flick, but by no means did it make an impression of its purpose. If you're looking for a mediocre, 3 hour long, supernatural, 1990's Hollywood-style heart wrencher... this is it.
Rated 25 Oct 2009
35
21st
Sentimental, elongated, predictable Hollywood claptrap. How can we be expected to have emotional empathy with a man that kills for a living? They're all going to hell and I feel like I've just been there for three hours!
Rated 26 Mar 2010
7
69th
This movie legitimately gives me panic attacks despite not being that great of a movie and maybe even being a bit too overwrought with sentiment.
Rated 08 Aug 2010
72
81st
Mistakes - 1) During one scene, Hanks mentions a hospital intensive care unit, which did not exist in the 1930's. 2) The movie is set in 1935 Lousiana, and all of the executions are through electrocutions. However, executions by that method in that state didn't happen till 1941. 3) When John first steps into the bedroom at Hal's house, Melinda's nightdress is up by her thigh. Yet in the next shot, it is down over her knees.
Rated 29 Sep 2010
62
15th
Alright, it is an engaging film. But I wouldn't want to rewatch it anytime soon (soon being the next ten years).
Rated 21 Feb 2011
75
81st
A sort of "modern" jesus story, strangely it still pushed mostly the right buttons for me. One of the few times, king's book was expertly put to screen. Thanks, Frank.
Rated 21 Nov 2011
94
86th
It's long, but the story is just so touching you'll find yourself crying on at least one occasion during the three hours this movie lasts.
Rated 19 May 2014
100
98th
It hits all the right notes, it's sad, powerful and sticks with you for a very long time.
Rated 12 Jul 2014
0
0th
the green mile...why not the orange kilometer...maybe its green wit envy or sumptin tss
Rated 30 Dec 2014
98
97th
I'm in Heaven when I see a movie this good. Normally I would look at a run-time of a film set at 3 hours and 9 minutes and sigh, but this film hardly feels long at all. I love the time period that the movie is set in, I love the wide variety of cast members and characters. The costumes are great, the music is great. There is also an excellent bad guy... Percy. I would put him in my top ten best villains in a film...
Rated 05 May 2015
55
48th
The black man, King Kong, bearer of guilt. When he was afraid, it got to me.
Rated 10 Feb 2016
90
94th
John "Big Boi" Coffey had such an amazing performance in this movie, the magic and plot are very interesting.
Rated 15 Nov 2017
98
96th
I cry at the end of this movie...
Rated 20 Jan 2020
88
95th
"When I stand before God, and He asks me why did I kill one of his true miracles, what am I gonna say?" - this quote is a true summary of the movie's atmosphere and message, Everybody told me that this picture is about a prison guard in a death row. While technically true I'd say the picture is mainly about the value of human life, finding miracles in it and most of all: About finding the courage to do good when you have every good reason to commit evil. Must watch for everyone.
Rated 30 Nov 2006
68
28th
Strong drama, weak story, but I'm not really a fan of Stephen King, so maybe that's the reason I didn't like the movie as much as some other people did.
Rated 05 Dec 2006
75
33rd
One of the better adaptations of a Stephen King story. Great cast. Not good enough to watch over and over.
Rated 11 Dec 2006
100
96th
Probably one of the best movies I've ever seen, both emotionally as well as story telling. This movie definitely invokes emotions from even the hardest of people. Love love love this movie!
Rated 22 Dec 2006
93
91st
Epic and awesome.
Rated 23 Dec 2006
68
44th
We need a studio cut for this film. Some executive producer should cut the scenes those were only included to make the audience cry. Also the beginning must be shortened and we do not need the Indian guy though the actor was great. Whatever, just cut 40 minutes and I give it a 90.
Rated 25 Feb 2007
81
49th
makes you cry and want to jump to the screen and save the big, sweet guy...
Rated 20 Mar 2007
89
92nd
A triumphant adaptation of the Stephen King novel, and one of 1999's best. A powerful spiritual drama.
Rated 02 Apr 2007
95
93rd
I loved this moved. Tom hanks at his best
Rated 27 Apr 2007
50
8th
I really was excited to see this movie but it really let me down
Rated 04 May 2007
25
20th
Christ Parable Masquerading as Prison Drama II: Blacker than ever!
Rated 31 May 2007
81
68th
a sentimental pice with great characters
Rated 08 Jun 2007
50
86th
Pretty good, but anything with Tom Hanks loses points for me.
Rated 09 Jun 2007
80
75th
A couple of bad acting performances equal out a couple of good acting performances. Watchable, certainly, but nothing breakthrough.
Rated 26 Jun 2007
90
79th
Brilliant performances all around. Great message.
Rated 18 Jul 2007
50
21st
A mouse and a UTI. Fascinating movie material.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
33
27th
Interesting, but there are far better prison dramas out there.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
84th
Frank Darabont assembles a great ensemble cast to bring this epic story to life. In this case, I don't use the word epic in terms of grandiose scale, but in terms of length. This movie doles out story and plot very slowly. It takes its time. While not even close to the height achieved by Darabont and Stephen King with that other prison drama, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile is a very worthwhile effort.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
88th
OH GOD NO BAWWS!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
90th
great film, very touching
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
74th
Awesome movie...and Awesome Actors!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
73rd
emotional movie and my teacher skipped past the part where hanks and his wife fuck but other than that solid film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
75th
skoro jsem fakt brčel..
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
64th
One of the best dramas I've ever seen... Increbible acting.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
58th
When a movie filmed almost exclusively in a hallway with giant sweaty talking heads & running three hours is interesting, that's a real credit to the story. There must have been options for tightening this sprawl up. The picture gains in intensity with the grisly executions which i suspect some might wish were the first to go. At no point is the movie subtle, although it does spare us witness of the rape & murder of two little girls and not them playing on swings.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
30th
Okay, nothing more.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
58th
Nothing over-the-top amazing, but I really liked it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
48th
meow
Rated 14 Aug 2007
74
50th
Nicely acted and adapted from the novel, but a little pokey.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
50th
A very good dramatic take on prison life in the olden days. Powerful acting and vivid imagery pull this one a step ahead of the rest. Almost catches the ranks of Shawshank Redemption, but falls just a hair short.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
99
97th
Just wow!!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
66th
Another deep, great movie based on a non-pre-horror Stephen King script...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
38
9th
Long-winded rehash of Shawshank manages to be much more intolerable with its disturbing/inspiring tone. The type of film that instincitvely makes me lash out uncontrollably at the screen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
76th
"Your name is John Coffey?" "Yes sir boss. Like the drink, only not spelled the same."
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
54th
Entertaining but not a must see
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
55th
King's stories always go to big and good movies. No more to say.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
52nd
Looooong...interesting plot, unexpectedly good - but should have know with Hanks starring.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
56th
gr8 movie
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
98th
A must see.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
94th
With rare exceptions, I have not liked adaptations of Stephen King's work. This is one of those exceptions. This is also as good as the book (series). Masterful performances all around, The more I think about it, the more I like this movie. Beautiful photographed, the magic of the gift is powerfully women throughout this movie. Go see this movie, now,
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
Another moving King adaptation by Darabount. Lacks somewhat of an emotional punch.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
54
59th
Like all bad writers, Stephen King is so enamored with his own work that he refuses to allow any of it to be cut, resulting in a story that is too long and drawn out to keep my interest piqued all the way up to the ending credits (which were also too long, by the way). To think, if I hadn't watched this movie, I might have cured cancer, discovered a new species of blind cave mole, or unearthed an ancient Greek polis.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
68
39th
Not as good as Shawshank and went on a bit long if you ask me.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
7
84th
Michael Clarke Duncan is the ultimate gentle giant!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
33rd
Just O.K. This was people trying to do the Shawshank Redemption all over again.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
85th
Slightly over long but thrilling
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
64th
Nice
Rated 14 Aug 2007
67
30th
sure its ok
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
86th
A fine cast, beautiful cinematography and stellar writing and directing by Darabont turns what might have been an overly ambitious dud at the hands of lesser talent into Academy Award-worthy material.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
98
86th
This is a great adaptation of a Great Stephen king book, there are very few of them out there!
Rated 21 Aug 2007
70
69th
Good
Rated 01 Sep 2007
60
33rd
Tough movie anbout a tough subject. I ended up liking the movie on balance but wouldn't rent it or bother to watch it again.
Rated 11 Sep 2007
34
38th
F%ck off Hanks you pr$ck
Rated 16 Sep 2007
80
89th
A really good drama with some really good acting.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
100
99th
I think that never a theme so surrealist, seemed so real. Amazing.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
65
9th
decent

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