The Green Mile vs The United States of Leland
The Green Mile has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.5/10 for The United States of Leland). The United States of Leland is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 3h 9m. The Green Mile is the older of the two (1999 against 2003). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Green Mile
The United States of Leland| The Green Mile | The United States of Leland | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 1999 | 2003 |
| Length | 3h 9m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Fantasy | Crime, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Frank Darabont | Matthew Ryan Hoge |
| Main cast | Patricia Clarkson, Tom Hanks, David Morse, Sam Rockwell, James Cromwell | Don Cheadle, Kerry Washington, Jena Malone, Lena Olin, Ryan Gosling |
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 United States of Leland
A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky. As the community struggles to deal with the killing, Pearl Madison, a teacher at the prison, decides to write about Leland's case. Meanwhile, others affected by the murder, including Becky and her sister, Julie, must contend with their own problems.
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