The Green Mile (1999)
The Green Mile is streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
The Green Mile stood out as one of the better-rated English films of its release window. It carries an 8.5/10 on TMDB across 19,846 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. At 189 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In Canada you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Should you spend 3h 9m on it?
3h 9m of English fantasy, leaning drama. With 19,846 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 8.5/10 that holds up over 19,846 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 3h 9m — long |
| Watch with family? | 14A · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Fantasy / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Frank Darabont
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 24, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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