The Green Mile (1999)
📌 Available on Prime Video and Netflix and Apple TV🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story
A condemned man with impossible gifts awaits execution within the concrete walls of The Green Mile, where supernatural mercy collides with institutional cruelty. As a prison guard witnesses miracles performed by the gentlest soul on death row, his desperate crusade against injustice becomes a meditation on faith, redemption, and the price of compassion. The film transforms a death row narrative into something transcendent, where the darkest place imaginable harbors the purest light of the human spirit.
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Supernatural mystery
88
Excellent match
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
189 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorFrank Darabont
WritingStephen KingFrank Darabont
CastTom HanksDavid MorseBonnie HuntMichael Clarke DuncanJames Cromwell
ProductionFrank DarabontDavid Valdes
MusicThomas NewmanElliot TysonMichael Herbick
CinematographyDavid TattersallRalph Nelson Jr.David Emmerichs
Where to watch The Green Mile
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✨Availability Snapshot21 offers
The Green Mile is currently listed across official watch options including Prime Video, Netflix and Apple TV.
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
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🚀Blockbuster4.78x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue strongly outpaced the production cost
The release multiplied its reported budget into a standout box office result.
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Blockbuster result
💹 Return multiple: 4.78x📈 ROI: +378%🧾 Blockbuster
💰Budget
$60M60 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$286.8M286.8 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🚀Commercial gap
+$226.8M+226.8 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🚀Return multiple
4.78x4.78x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $60M • Revenue: $286.8M • Commercial gap: +$226.8M ROI +378%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Multiplied its budget strongly.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
Tom Hanks
Paul Edgecomb
David Morse
Brutus 'Brutal' Howell
Bonnie Hunt
Jan Edgecomb
Michael Clarke Duncan
John Coffey
James Cromwell
Warden Hal Moores
Michael Jeter
Eduard Delacroix
Graham Greene
Arlen Bitterbuck
Doug Hutchison
Percy Wetmore
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Sam Rockwell
'Wild Bill' Wharton
Barry Pepper
Dean Stanton
Jeffrey DeMunn
Harry Terwilliger
Patricia Clarkson
Melinda Moores
Harry Dean Stanton
Toot-Toot
Dabbs Greer
Old Paul Edgecomb
Director: Frank Darabont
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch The Green Mile?
The film is available on streaming platforms Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV. You can choose any of these platforms available in your region to watch the movie in high quality.
2Is The Green Mile suitable for children and families?
The film has a serious dramatic tone and includes scenes of violence and execution, making it more suitable for teenagers and adults than young children. It's advisable to check the content rating before watching with children.
3What is the duration of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 189 minutes, approximately 3 hours and 9 minutes. You'll need sufficient time for continuous viewing to fully absorb the story's details.
4Who is the director and main cast of the film?
The film is directed by Frank Darabont and stars Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan, and James Cromwell. It features an ensemble of talented actors who delivered powerful performances.
5What is the story of the film in brief?
The story centers on a large man in a Southern prison awaiting execution for a crime he didn't commit, possessing miraculous healing powers. The film explores themes of justice, mercy, and forgiveness through mysterious and supernatural events.
6What year was the film released?
The Green Mile was released in 1999 and has become a beloved classic film worldwide. It is considered one of the most important dramatic films in cinema history.
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