---
title: "The Green Mile"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-green-mile-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 497
imdb_id: "tt0120689"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 189
community_rating: 8.5
vote_count: 19444
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Green Mile (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-green-mile-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Green Mile is a 1999 American fantasy drama film directed by Frank Darabont, based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. The film stars Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb, a death row correctional officer during the Great Depression who recounts supernatural events that occurred during his time working in a Southern prison. When a gentle giant named John Coffey, played by Michael Clarke Duncan, arrives on death row, Edgecomb discovers that Coffey possesses a mysterious healing power. As Edgecomb witnesses Coffey's miraculous abilities, he becomes determined to prevent the execution of the condemned man. The film explores themes of justice, compassion, and the supernatural within the confines of a Depression-era prison setting. Running at 188 minutes, the movie allows time for character development and the gradual unfolding of its central narrative. It received praise for its performances and stands as one of the more acclaimed adaptations of a Stephen King work.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A death row guard discovers a condemned man's miraculous healing gift."

### Why Watch
- Powerful performances by Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan
- A moving story blending fantasy and historical drama

### Caveats & Content Note
- Lengthy runtime may test some viewers' patience
- Heavy emotional themes
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for mature audiences due to themes of death and injustice.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, emotional, thoughtful, melancholic, hopeful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Frank Darabont
- **Networks / Studios**: Castle Rock Entertainment, Darkwoods Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Hanks** as *Paul Edgecomb*
- **David Morse** as *Brutus 'Brutal' Howell*
- **Bonnie Hunt** as *Jan Edgecomb*
- **Michael Clarke Duncan** as *John Coffey*
- **James Cromwell** as *Warden Hal Moores*
- **Michael Jeter** as *Eduard Delacroix*
- **Graham Greene** as *Arlen Bitterbuck*
- **Doug Hutchison** as *Percy Wetmore*
- **Sam Rockwell** as *'Wild Bill' Wharton*
- **Barry Pepper** as *Dean Stanton*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is The Green Mile based on a book?
Yes, it is based on the 1996 novel by Stephen King.

### Q: Who plays the main characters?
Tom Hanks plays Paul Edgecomb, and Michael Clarke Duncan plays John Coffey.

### Q: What is the film's genre?
It is a fantasy drama film.

### Q: When was the movie released?
The film was released in 1999.

### Q: Who directed The Green Mile?
Frank Darabont wrote and directed the film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Green Mile (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Green_Mile_(film))
- [The Green Mile (1999) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120689/)
- [The Green Mile movie review & film summary - Roger Ebert](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-green-mile-1999)
- [The Green Mile (film) | Stephen King Wiki | Fandom](https://stephenking.fandom.com/wiki/The_Green_Mile_(film))
- [The Green Mile | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/green_mile)
- [Watch The Green Mile | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/60000417)

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