The Green Mile

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100
Total warning time: 2m 10s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (5s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:35] Brief scene with a woman in a revealing dress.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (25s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [01:20:15 - 01:20:30] Character smokes a cigarette.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:45:50 - 01:46:00] Character is given a sedative.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 (1m 20s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [00:30:20 - 00:30:40] Graphic depiction of a violent crime.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [01:10:00 - 01:10:30] Prisoner is beaten by guards.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 100/100 [02:15:10 - 02:15:40] Execution scene with intense emotional and physical suffering.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (20s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:15:10 - 00:15:15] Use of the word 'hell'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:40:25 - 00:40:30] Use of the word 'damn'.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [01:30:45 - 01:30:50] Use of racial slurs.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [02:00:20 - 02:00:25] Use of the word 'fuck'.
The Green Mile
Year: 1999
Certificate: A
Runtime: 189 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy
IMDB: 8.6
Meta Score: 61
Votes: 1147794
Gross: 136,801,374
Director: Frank Darabont
Stars: Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt
Overview: The lives of guards on Death Row are affected by one of their charges: a black man accused of child murder and rape, yet who has a mysterious gift.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of The Green Mile (1999)?
A: 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.
Q: Who plays the role of John Coffey in The Green Mile?
A: 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.
Q: Is The Green Mile based on a book?
A: 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.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'The Green Mile'?
A: 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.'
Q: Did The Green Mile receive any major awards or nominations?
A: 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.