Stephen King’s Emotionally Devastating Movie The Green Mile Is Leaving Netflix

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Stephen King is famous for writing scary stories that have often been adapted into movies and TV shows. But The Green Mile showed his ability to create deeply moving stories, and is often considered his most heartbreaking work.

If you’re a Netflix subscriber hoping to watch The Green Mile, you’ll need to do so soon! The movie, based on Stephen King’s 1996 novel and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Frank Darabont, will be leaving the streaming service on January 1, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to revisit this emotionally powerful drama, or experience it for the first time, before it’s gone!

Though both films deal with difficult subjects, The Shawshank Redemption focused on the power of hope within a prison setting, while The Green Mile presented a grim look at the darker side of human nature. The Green Mile delves into issues like the death penalty, racism, compassion, and the conflict between good and evil.

The Green Mile centers around John Coffey, a large Black man wrongly convicted of a terrible crime – the assault and murder of two young girls. While working as a prison guard, Paul Edgecomb and his colleagues realize Coffey’s gentle nature makes it hard to believe he could commit such violence. As they get to know him, and discover he has a mysterious, supernatural ability, they begin to question his guilt, especially as his execution date approaches.

Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan led the cast of The Green Mile, playing prison guard Paul Edgecomb and John Coffey, respectively. David Morse, James Cromwell, Sam Rockwell, and Patricia Clarkson also appeared in the film.

The Green Mile Was a Major Success

The fantasy drama was well-received by both critics and audiences, earning a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating of 78% from critics and a remarkable 94% audience score. It garnered four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (for Duncan), Best Sound, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Critics especially praised the film’s emotional impact, direction, and the performances of Hanks and Duncan.

The Green Mile proved to be a financial success, earning $286.8 million on a $60 million budget. It was a major hit near the end of the 1990s and has since gained a devoted following. Despite its heavy emotional themes, it isn’t…

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Frank Darabont is a highly respected director. While The Shawshank Redemption is often named as one of the greatest films ever made, The Green Mile stands out as one of the best movies based on a Stephen King story.

The Green Mile leaves Netflix on Jan. 1, 2026.

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2025-12-25 20:36