The Green Mile (1999)

Directed by

Frank Darabont

Written by

Frank Darabont

Cast

Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Cromwell, Michael Jeter, Doug Hutchison, Sam Rockwell

Genre

drama film, fantasy film, prison film, flashback film, magic realist film

Country

United States

Runtime

3h 09m

Rated

R

Rating

8.5 of 10 from 19,436 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A death row officer in the 1930s meets an unusual prisoner with mysterious powers. The officer witnesses strange events that challenge his understanding of justice and mercy.

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What happens

The Green Mile is a 1999 American fantasy drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont and based on the 1996 novel by Stephen King. It stars Tom Hanks as a death row correctional officer during the Great Depression who witnesses supernatural events following the arrival of an enigmatic convict (Michael Clarke Duncan) at his facility. The Green Mile was released by Warner Bros. in the United States on December 10, 1999, to positive reviews from critics, who praised Darabont's direction and writing, emotional weight, and performances (particularly for Hanks and Duncan), although its length received some criticism. It was a commercial success, grossing $286.8 million from its $60 million budget, and was nominated for four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Duncan, Best Sound, and Best Adapted Screenplay. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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