# The Green Mile (1999) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-green-mile-1999/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Director | Frank Darabont |
| Genres | Fantasy, Drama, Crime |
| Runtime | 189 min |

## Quick answer

The Green Mile (1999) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #25 (8.6/10) — The Green Mile remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 82/100. Directed by Frank Darabont.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #25 (8.6/10) — The Green Mile remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

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

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Green Mile worth watching?**
The Green Mile holds a 86% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #25 (8.6/10) — The Green Mile remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is The Green Mile 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 directed The Green Mile?**
The Green Mile (1999) was directed by Frank Darabont.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Green Mile?**
86% — the average of five public sources: critics 88%, audience 90%, Metascore 82/100, Letterboxd 4.1/5, and IMDb 8.6/10.

**Where can I watch The Green Mile?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Green Mile page for current options.

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