The Green Mile
2000, English. Directed by Frank Darabont.
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.
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Green Mile
The Green Mile isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Frank DarabontDirector
- Tom HanksPaul Edgecomb
- David MorseBrutus 'Brutal' Howell
- Bonnie HuntJan Edgecomb
- Michael Clarke DuncanJohn Coffey
- James CromwellWarden Hal Moores
- Michael JeterEduard Delacroix
- Graham GreeneArlen Bitterbuck
- Doug HutchisonPercy Wetmore
- Sam Rockwell'Wild Bill' Wharton
- Barry PepperDean Stanton
- Jeffrey DeMunnHarry Terwilliger
- Patricia ClarksonMelinda Moores
Details
- Released
- 16 March 2000
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Darabont
- Budget
- $60M
- Box office
- $287M
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What The Green Mile is based on
The Green Mile is based on The Green Mile, a 1996 novel by Stephen King, published by New American Library.
Novel · 1996
The Green Mile
By Stephen King
Published by New American Library
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The Green Mile: quick answers
Is The Green Mile worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.5/10 from 20,122 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Green Mile?
The Green Mile runs 189 minutes (3h 9m).
Does The Green Mile have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Green Mile. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Green Mile parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Green Mile is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Green Mile on?
The Green Mile isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Green Mile?
If you liked The Green Mile, try Fallen, The Shawshank Redemption, Papillon.
Who directed The Green Mile?
The Green Mile (2000) was directed by Frank Darabont and stars Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt.
What is The Green Mile based on?
The Green Mile is based on The Green Mile, a 1996 novel by Stephen King, published by New American Library.