The Green Mile vs The Man Who Wasn't There
The Green Mile has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.5/10 for The Man Who Wasn't There). The Man Who Wasn't There is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 3h 9m. The Green Mile is the older of the two (1999 against 2001). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Green Mile
The Man Who Wasn't There| The Green Mile | The Man Who Wasn't There | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 1999 | 2001 |
| Length | 3h 9m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Fantasy | Crime, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Frank Darabont | Joel Coen |
| Main cast | Patricia Clarkson, Tom Hanks, David Morse, Sam Rockwell, James Cromwell | Tony Shalhoub, Billy Bob Thornton, Richard Jenkins, Michael Badalucco, Frances McDormand |
Synopsis
The Green Mile
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.
The Man Who Wasn't There
A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is dissatisfied with his life, but his wife Doris' infidelity and a mysterious opportunity presents him with a chance to change it.
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