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Is The Green Mile (1999) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
How long is The Green Mile? 189 min. The Green Mile (1999) has a TMDB audience score of 8.5/10 from 20,038 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a fantasy and drama film rated R, 189 min. In the US it is free with ads on Tubi TV as of October 26, 2026.
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.
Tagline: Paul Edgecomb didn't believe in miracles. Until the day he met one.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.5/10 (20,038 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Fantasy, Drama, Crime |
| Rated | R |
| Length | 189 min |
| Release | 1999-12-10 |
| Themes TMDB tags | mentally disabled, death penalty, based on novel or book, southern usa, psychopath, death row |
| People | Directed by Frank Darabont. Starring Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Not on a subscription service right now |
| Free with ads | Tubi TV |
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 20,038 voters landed at 8.5/10
Skip it if
- You want something quick: it runs 189 min
- You are watching with kids: it is rated R
- You only watch what is on your subscriptions: it is rent or buy only in the US right now
If you like it, try
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994), TMDB 8.7/10
- The Silence of the Lambs (1991), TMDB 8.3/10
- Papillon (2017), TMDB 7.3/10
- Cool Hand Luke (1967), TMDB 7.7/10
Questions
Is The Green Mile worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.5/10 across 20,038 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of film.
Where can I watch The Green Mile?
In the US on October 26, 2026: free with ads on Tubi TV. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is The Green Mile?
189 min.
What is The Green Mile rated?
It carries a R rating in the US.
Who is in The Green Mile?
Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Cromwell.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.