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The Green Mile

Based on Stephen King's 1996 novel of the same name. Stars Tom Hanks as a death row corrections officer during the U.S. Great Depression who witnesses supernatural events that occur after an enigmatic inmate (Michael Clarke Duncan) is brought to his facility. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Crime, Drama, Fantasy), release year 1999, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of The Green Mile

Based on Stephen King's 1996 novel of the same name. Stars Tom Hanks as a death row corrections officer during the U.S. Great Depression who witnesses supernatural events that occur after an enigmatic inmate (Michael Clarke Duncan) is brought to his facility.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Crime, Drama, Fantasy), release year 1999, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1999
  • Released 10 Dec 1999
  • Runtime 189 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.6/10 from 1,557,536 votes
  • Metascore 61/100
  • Genres Crime, Drama, Fantasy
  • Languages English, French
  • Countries United States

Cast

Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse

Direction and writing

Directed by: Frank Darabont

Written by: Stephen King, Frank Darabont

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 15 wins & 37 nominations total

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