The Green Mile (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1999, The Green Mile is a fantasy, drama and crime film directed by Frank Darabont, running about 189 minutes. “Paul Edgecomb didn't believe in miracles. Until the day he met one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Green Mile stars Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb, David Morse as Brutus "Brutal" Howell, Bonnie Hunt as Jan Edgecomb and Michael Clarke Duncan as John Coffey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Green Mile sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $286.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Green Mile page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Mile tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Spirited Away, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Mile (1999)?
- In US, The Green Mile is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Green Mile worth watching?
- The Green Mile holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Green Mile?
- The Green Mile stars Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan and James Cromwell.
- When was The Green Mile released?
- The Green Mile was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 189 minutes.