Tom Hanks' 1999 prison drama The Green Mile has surged back into popularity, becoming one of the top ten most-purchased films on video-on-demand across several countries via Prime Video and Apple TV, despite lacking a dedicated streaming home in the United States. The film, adapted from Stephen King's novel, remains Hanks' longest at three hours and nine minutes, and continues to resonate with audiences more than 25 years after its cinema release, underlining its lasting appeal within his celebrated filmography.

The Green Mile stars Hanks as prison guard Paul Edgecomb alongside the late Michael Clarke Duncan as John Coffey, a death-row inmate believed to possess a supernatural gift. It holds an audience score of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, well above its 78% critics' rating, reflecting strong ongoing viewer affection. The supporting cast includes David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, James Cromwell and Graham Greene.