The Green Mile
“Paul Edgecomb didn't believe in miracles. Until the day he met one.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Tom Hanks
Paul Edgecomb
David Morse
Brutus 'Brutal' Howell
Bonnie Hunt
Jan Edgecomb
Michael Clarke Duncan
John Coffey
James Cromwell
Warden Hal Moores
Michael Jeter
Eduard Delacroix
Graham Greene
Arlen Bitterbuck
Doug Hutchison
Percy Wetmore
Sam Rockwell
'Wild Bill' Wharton
Barry Pepper
Dean Stanton
Jeffrey DeMunn
Harry Terwilliger
Patricia Clarkson
Melinda Moores
Harry Dean Stanton
Toot-Toot
Dabbs Greer
Old Paul Edgecomb
Eve Brent
Elaine Connelly
William Sadler
Klaus Detterick
Mack Miles
Orderly Hector
Rai Tasco
Man in Nursing Home
Release History & Theatrical Window
London, England
Festival / Special Debut
December 10, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 13, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$286.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.78x
+$226.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Darabont
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen King, Frank Darabont
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- The Green Mile
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $286.8M
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Darkwoods Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Darabont
Stephen King, Frank Darabont
Thomas Newman
David Tattersall
Richard Francis-Bruce
David Valdes, Frank Darabont
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Darabont
Director
David Valdes
Producer
Frank Darabont
Producer
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
David Tattersall
Director of Photography
Richard Francis-Bruce
Editor
Terence Marsh
Production Design
Karyn Wagner
Costume Design
Jeff Imada
Stunt Coordinator
Craig Barron
Visual Effects Supervisor
Charles Gibson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Frank Darabont
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Green Mile
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Green Mile about?
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.
Who directed The Green Mile?
The Green Mile was directed by Frank Darabont.
Who stars in The Green Mile?
The principal cast of The Green Mile includes Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Cromwell.
When was The Green Mile released and how long is it?
The Green Mile was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 3h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Green Mile?
The Green Mile had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $286.8M at the worldwide box office (4.78 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Green Mile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Green Mile was composed by Thomas Newman.
Is The Green Mile based on a book or true story?
The Green Mile is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen King".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Green Mile?
The Green Mile holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).