Movie · 1999
Is The Green Mile based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Green Mile is based on the book The Green Mile by Stephen King (1996).
The movie was released in 1999.
The book behind The Green Mile
The Green Mile
by Stephen King · first published 1996 · fantasy, dark fantasy, magic realist fiction
1996 novel by Stephen King.
Common questions
Is The Green Mile based on a book?
Yes. The Green Mile is based on the book The Green Mile by Stephen King (1996).
Who wrote the book The Green Mile is based on?
The Green Mile was written by Stephen King and first published in 1996.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Green Mile before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Stephen King's books
- The Shawshank Redemption (film, 1994)
- The Shining (film, 1980)
- It (film, 2017)
- Misery (film, 1990)
- Carrie (film, 1976)
- It: Chapter Two (film, 2019)