The Green Mile (1999)
On death row, a gentle giant's miraculous gift brings both healing and profound melancholy to a gritty prison.
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.
How intense is The Green Mile?
The Green Mile is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Green Mile feels like
- Tone
- melancholyheartwarminggrittyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Green Mile
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Green Mile for you?
Is The Green Mile scary?
Only a little. The Green Mile has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Green Mile gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Green Mile sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Green Mile OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Green Mile?
The Green Mile runs 3h 9m.
Where can I stream The Green Mile?
The Green Mile is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Green Mile have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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