Content Warnings
- 🟢 20/100 Brief scene with a woman in a revealing dress.
- 🟢 10/100 Character smokes a cigarette.
- 🟡 50/100 Character is given a sedative.
- 🔴 90/100 Graphic depiction of a violent crime.
- 🔴 80/100 Prisoner is beaten by guards.
- 🔴 100/100 Execution scene with intense emotional and physical suffering.
- 🟢 20/100 Use of the word 'hell'.
- 🟡 30/100 Use of the word 'damn'.
- 🔴 90/100 Use of racial slurs.
- 🔴 80/100 Use of the word 'fuck'.
Details for The Green Mile (1999)
What is the plot of The Green Mile (1999)?
The Green Mile follows the story of Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks), a death row corrections officer in the 1930s, who discovers that one of his inmates, John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan), possesses mysterious healing abilities. The film explores themes of justice, humanity, and the supernatural.
Who plays the role of John Coffey in The Green Mile?
John Coffey is portrayed by Michael Clarke Duncan in The Green Mile. His performance earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Is The Green Mile based on a book?
Yes, The Green Mile is based on the 1996 serial novel of the same name by Stephen King. The novel was originally published in six volumes before being compiled into a single book.
What is the significance of the title 'The Green Mile'?
The title refers to the hallway in the prison that leads to the execution chamber, which is covered in green linoleum. The condemned inmates must walk this 'mile' to their deaths, hence the name 'The Green Mile.'
Did The Green Mile receive any major awards or nominations?
Yes, The Green Mile was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Michael Clarke Duncan, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Sound. While it did not win any Oscars, it remains a critically acclaimed film.
