Movie

The Green Mile

1999 • R

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.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There are no significant LGBTQ+ characters or relationships depicted in the film.

Language

moderate — The movie features several instances of strong language typical of a harsh prison environment, including occasional use of profanity but not excessively frequent.

Mature Themes

heavy — The film deals deeply with themes of death, grief, injustice, and moral complexity, including the ethical dilemmas around capital punishment and human suffering.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The film has some disturbing and suspenseful moments involving supernatural elements and the grim realities of death row that might be unsettling for younger viewers.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — Sexual content is minimal, limited to brief references and mild romantic undertones without explicit scenes or nudity.

Substance Use

mild — There is some minor depiction of alcohol use among characters, mostly contextual and not glorified.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The film contains several scenes of physical violence including prison fights, a violent execution, and moments of brutal mistreatment. Some scenes may be intense or disturbing but are not excessively graphic for mature audiences.