The Green Mile (2000)
The Green Mile is streaming in the UK on Sky Go, Now TV Cinema.
The verdict
The Green Mile stands out as one of the better-rated English films around at the moment. It carries an 8.5/10 on TMDB across 19,821 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. At 189 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In the UK you can stream it on Sky Go, Now TV Cinema.
Should you spend 3h 9m on it?
3h 9m of English fantasy, leaning drama, adults only. With 19,821 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Don't watch this if…
- you don't have 3h 9m to give it tonight — this is a full evening, not a background watch
- this is the shared-living-room pick — the certificate is 18
- Why
- A 8.5/10 that holds up over 19,821 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 when you don't need it to be for everyone
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? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Fantasy / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Frank Darabont
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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