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The Green Mile (1999) runs 3 h 9 min, is rated R in the US and averages 8.5 from 20,083 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
3 h 9 min — ends 11:09 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Fantasy, Drama, Crime
Released
December 10, 1999
TMDB rating
8.5 / 10 from 20,083 votes
Director
Frank Darabont
Starring
Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Fantasy and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 3 h 9 min, plan the evening: start by 7:51 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: AMC (subscription).

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How long is The Green Mile?
The Green Mile is 3 h 9 min long (189 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 11:09 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Green Mile rated?
The Green Mile is rated R in the US.
Is The Green Mile a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Fantasy and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 3 h 9 min, plan the evening: start by 7:51 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Green Mile?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: AMC (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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