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The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

1994
Drama, Crime
2h 22m
Andy Dufresne is a young and successful banker whose life changes drastically when he is convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and her lover. Set in the 1940's, the film shows how Andy, with the help of his friend Red, the prison entrepreneur, turns out to be a most unconventional prisoner. (imdb)
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The Shawshank Redemption

1994
Drama, Crime
2h 22m
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Rated 17 May 2008
97
99th
Tim robbins, Morgan Freeman, and William Sadler all give some of the best performences in the history of movies, the plot is impecable and the filming and direction are the best in the industry.
Rated 09 Mar 2007
95
99th
A true exercise in the form. You know it's a good movie when what you just saw should feel hokey, but it doesn't. (some of the narration, read on paper, is questionable. 'No good thing ever dies?' What?) Maybe that's manipulation, but so be it. I'll just call it movie magic. Frank Darabont had the perfect storm of people surrounding him (Newman, Deakins, King.) TNT could run this shit bi-daily and I wouldn't care.
Rated 25 Jul 2018
100
97th
Has definitely suffered from overexposure (it's probably playing on at least three cable channels right this second), but this is still absolutely one of the best movies of all time. Like an engrossing novel, it sucks you in with richly-drawn characters and resonant themes, leaving you stunned and elated when it's over. A masterpiece.
Rated 23 Feb 2007
10
98th
A movie that is well deserved of all the praise it gets. Very moving and easily the best prison movie ever made. You gotta love that ending scene on the beach, you can't really get a better ending.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
100
99th
A true joy to watch and a must see for any film fan.Definitly one of the greatest films ever made.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
97
99th
As close to perfection as you could ever care to be. On subsequent viewings I have attempted to find something to dislike about the film, but have been unsuccessful simply because it has been so well made any faults pale into relative insignificance. Excellent plot, magnificent acting and superb production.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
98th
Just a great movie, and that's why it's on so many lists near the top. Because it's a great movie that EVERYONE loves (and those that don't only dislike it in spite of others).
Rated 24 Jun 2008
99
99th
One of the best ever made. Great ending to a great movie.
Rated 02 May 2007
37
34th
The bad guys are killed and emasculated, the good guys -- complicit in a laundering scheme -- end up on a beach together, and the queer rapist enjoys the rest of his life sans teeth. Watch it with the family
Rated 24 Feb 2008
98
99th
Not like any other book of Stephen King, but damn what a story. It's so touching, so well done, the acting is great, .. However there is no action at all in this film, it's just breathtaking. I love Morgan freeman in this movie btw.
Rated 03 Oct 2009
70
71st
The best movie of all time? (no)
Rated 29 Apr 2020
100
97th
A masterclass for everything: The feel-good story is perfect as an audience member or for a writer looking to study it. The performances are inspiring & technically amazing. The flawless editing helps you understand the passage of time. The music is wonderfully composed and executed, and works as a sort of lyric-less gospel, helping you get through the tough times. And the imagery is awesome, with so many frames that can be a painting. Perfect, and quite easily the greatest movie ever made.
Rated 20 Mar 2008
96
96th
The powerful feeling of literary and poetic greatness that flows through your mind while watching this movie is truly indescribable. Darabont shines with this remarkable film; unprecedented in its elaborate mixture of magnificent acting, subtle, but solid cinematography, and moving, melodious tones that gracefully swell beneath an enchanting tale of Andy Dufresne. Freeman's narration will send chills down your spine as Robbins' performance brings tears to your eyes. Absolutely phenomenal.
Rated 01 Mar 2009
45
34th
Cleverly constructed but overly mechanical prison fairytale. Composes the themes of hope and fear, as well as of gifts and promises, and, of course, justice and redemption. Some of this is not entirely without interest, but the controlling (yet detached) hand of the author is too clearly present throughout. In short, it tends to reduce its audience to the condition of being a herd to be led.
Rated 02 Jan 2007
4
70th
It's a collection of cliches, to be sure, but it never feels overly cliched because it's all so well-done. The leads turn in some fine performances, and the story is engaging and well-paced. Beyond that, it's just plain heartwarming.
Rated 20 Feb 2007
65
40th
Very manipulative movie full of cliches. It's good, but it not the masterpiece some claim it to be.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
99th
It's rare that a movie can improve on the written word, but I feel this film does do more than justice to Stephen King's novella. From the dialogue to the story to the soundtrack, it's A+ all the way.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
97th
This is a movie I seem to be able to watch over and over again (and sometimes do - does TBS show anything else?). Just a great story with great characters. Morgan Freeman's narration is smooth and easy to listen to and doesn't distract from the on-screen happenings. A must watch.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
It provides vital inspiration for the heart and nourishment for the soul, letting us know that even amid the most trying of circumstances, hope should never be extinguished. Shawshank lasts two hours and twenty minutes, but its resonance stays with you forever.
Rated 15 Mar 2008
100
98th
I really wish I could see this for the first time again.
Rated 27 May 2008
95
99th
Throughout Morgan Freeman's career, he has played the same character - the wise, old black man, and this film is no different. He does a fantastic job moving this story forward, and his relationship with Tim Robbins is perfect. Has a voice made for narration. Just a great film overall.
Rated 24 Aug 2008
100
99th
No matter how many times this movie comes on cable, you can't help but watch it every time. It's one of the great ones, with a legendary script and flawless direction. Over-exposure has hurt it's reputation some, but that's only because basically everyone has seen it. Some will criticize the ending, but every now and then we need a beautifully told story of triumph and redemption.
Rated 25 Jan 2012
95
99th
It is said that Netflix had a bunch of people try to come up with the best way to accumulate people's rankings to improve recommendations. Eventually they had to exclude "The Shawshank Redemption" because it broke every format. Every type of genre fan, whether drama, action, horror, whatever, they all like this film.
Rated 14 Nov 2012
97
95th
I have my favorite movies, but this may be, without a doubt, one of the best movies ever made, and I'm not putting that lightly. Everything is just near-perfect to me. Deakins' pretty cinematography, Newman's pivotal score, Darabont's soft direction and mighty writing, and the the well-casted actors. Stretching a short story to 142 minutes? This could have been awful, but it was everything but. Very well paced and handles with care. Definitely, DEFINITELY give it a try.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
Yep! One of my all-time favorites. I can honestly say that I saw this before most people did and was a part of that grassroots compaigning that it was an instant classic, and one of the best movies I had ever seen... When a movie is done right, Stephen King proves to be one of our best story-tellers ever...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
35th
a bit cliched and corny
Rated 20 Apr 2009
90
97th
Ustalara saygi...
Rated 19 May 2011
83
78th
Sure, it's really cliched and sappy at times (or all the time), but it's just executed so well. Robbins and Freemen are excellent, they really carry the film.
Rated 20 Nov 2012
75
77th
For me, this is good and has no glaring flaws - but it's nothing special, either. One thing is to rate a movie, another thing entirely is to rank it. The collective taste of IMDb users places this movie as #1 of all time. On a ranked list of the films I've watched from 1994, I'm gonna put it just below 'Timecop'.
Rated 05 Jun 2016
2
10th
I was playing a show and the band after us said "this song goes out to the movie lovers" and it was about Shawshank Redemption. My brother threw a bottle at his head.
Rated 27 Oct 2020
90
95th
Can't believe I haven't watched it until now. It was mostly due to the long runtime. The problem with watching great popular movies after everyone else is that it spawns imitators and parodies that clouds my judgment of the original. Even the damn poster gave away the ending. Anyway, great characters, great pacing, a bit too much torture porn for me, and the ultimate escape is improbable (nobody looked behind the giant poster?). Morgan Freeman can narrate anything. Fav scene: rain escape.
Rated 27 Feb 2007
80
74th
I used to LOVE this movie, but after surfin' round IMDB I've discovered that it is for n00bs. WHY IS IT IN TOP 250? What evs I still gotta give props.
Rated 05 Mar 2007
100
99th
In the best movies I have ever seen..excellent, wonderful
Rated 17 Mar 2007
6
54th
watching shawshank redemption is like being punished for a crime you didn't commit lOLOLOLllol
Rated 09 Aug 2007
81
76th
Disgustingly overated, although it is still a good picture. The Green Mile is a better Darabont film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
i honestly cannot come up with a single thing that i dislike about this film. i hesistate to give it a 100, but when you can find no personal fault in a film, might as well swing for the fence. one of the greatest films ever.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
50th
I'm not sure why, but my appreciation of The Shawshank Redemption has dropped. I still think the big reveal with the tunnel behind the poster was a great moment, but other parts of the movie no longer appeal that much to me. It's a good movie, though.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
52
12th
It is a mystery to me why this film is so revered. This is simply too Hollywood for my tastes, with a story that strives for sentimentality.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
95th
one of my favorite movies of all time
Rated 07 Apr 2008
68
38th
Down-trodden white man meets guilt-ridden old black man. They have wild sex on a beach. There, you don't need to see it now. P.S. of course Escape from Alcatraz is better.
Rated 13 Jun 2008
90
97th
Great
Rated 29 Jul 2008
98
99th
My favorite straight-up drama of all time. Probably my favorite ending of all time. Probably the best buddy film of all time. One of the best scores of all time. Morgan Freeman is one of my favorite actors, and he is at his best. Films cannot get much better than this.
Rated 21 Feb 2009
98
99th
One of the best character driven stories of all time. Takes a very real look at hope and friendship, and is done so in near-perfect fashion. Freeman and Robbins are outstanding.
Rated 18 Jan 2010
95
96th
I often consider Shawshank a victim of pretentious critics. It is, for the most part, an extremely well received film. However lately, as with anything universally popular, it is deemed "uncool" to like by some. I'm not sure why. It's one of the best written films I can remember, with some remarkable acting across the board. It's also an extremely powerful movie, with some incredibly emotional scenes. There are few people who criticize this film, but I truthfully can't see why anyone would.
Rated 22 Aug 2010
99
99th
It dont get much better than this. Cinematic perfection in every possible way. The ultimate feel good movie.
Rated 20 Sep 2010
97
99th
Find whatever trivial problems you can with it, it is still very well made and well acted.
Rated 25 Feb 2011
97
99th
Simply a fantastic movie .. the ultimate narration by Freeman, the ultimate enigma in Robbins and around three scenes that every time I watch this CLASSIC film has me in tears. The only reason for a less that 100 score is the ending, which is too drawn out, too "hollywood", and the original ending on the bus would have been the ideal place to stop .. even if it didnt tie everything up with a bow, as some people seem to like.
Rated 12 Mar 2011
100
0th
Such a great journey.
Rated 07 Jun 2011
98
98th
Excellent film, well acted and the music is perfect.
Rated 04 Jan 2012
100
96th
I could watch this movie once a day, every day, for the next twelve years and not get sick of it. It amazes me that his got absolutely no recognition with the Academy. One of the few movies I can call "perfect" without questioning.
Rated 13 Feb 2012
93
98th
Fantastic by any standard. The story is simple, well-told, and moving. The performances are all top notch. It's impossible not to root for Dufresne.
Rated 23 Jul 2012
100
99th
Just watched it again and still love it... Its just a greatly told story and Freemans VO doesn't make it any worse ;-) The Brooks getting out of prison segment always touches me and this is still, no matter how much my fellow students roast me for it, one of the best films in the world, and I could watch it again any day!!!
Rated 08 Jan 2017
100
99th
I just can't come up with anything to comment on this movie.. Just noting "this is my favorite movie of all time" isn't going to earn me any stars, and neither is spewing out glorious adjectives. Not that I'm trying to get stars. My self esteem is flawless and I don't care what other people think. Really, I mean it, I'm not needy at all. So uh... This is my favorite movie of all time.
Rated 22 Nov 2017
96
87th
My 2nd favorite movie based on a Stephen King story. Brilliant acting, writing, and story. Morgan Freeman plays a redheaded Irish inmate named "Red", while never having red hair throughout the entire movie. That should tell what a great actor he is.
Rated 25 May 2018
100
98th
There is nothing to fault in this movie. As long as it is, it is poignant and just draws the viewer in making it hard not to watch this any time its on TV. Darabont does a great job directing here and Roger Deakins cinematography embodies the spirit of the film and the character choices of Andy Dufresne. Its truly a perfect film techinically speaking, and its certainly one that I outright love
Rated 01 Aug 2018
70
29th
An earthy and interesting film, the Shawshank Redemption is an excellent watch, but by no means worthy of a 100, or being one of the best films ever produced. The characters are a believable and the dialogue is well-written.
Rated 06 Jul 2022
84
90th
Its good but it felt like something I would have to watch in school.
Rated 05 Apr 2023
30
36th
you, too, can hope to escape the dehumanizing reality of prison with a marketable skill! god, what an awful institution
Rated 12 Dec 2006
90
87th
Incredible.
Rated 08 Jan 2007
97
97th
Pretty great all around, I'm sure you all agree.
Rated 01 Feb 2007
89
95th
This is an impressive movie that you can't help but enjoy, with a great take home message: If you annoy the politicians enough, they'll eventually give in. Also, the man doesn't care about the truth, only his own self interest, just like the criminals.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
100
95th
If i was to cry at the end of any movie, this would be the one.
Rated 04 Mar 2007
86
94th
It's not revolutionary filmmaking by any means, but it has a strong story and characterization, the acting is solid, and the whole thing has a classic, almost universal, appeal that makes it very engaging. I wouldn't say it's among the best films of all time, but that doesn't mean it isn't a superior drama.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
87
78th
The Shawshank Redemption is an excellent movie of friendships and overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds. It's a movie that will stay with you for as long as you want it to and it is emotionally engaging unlike most others.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
91
95th
You can watch it over and over again, a powerful experience featuring great work from Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
Rated 22 Mar 2007
95
96th
One time, somebody said about this movie that if you aren't even the least bit uplifted by the end, you have a heart of stone. I totally agree.
Rated 26 Mar 2007
100
95th
Great adaptation of the Stephen King story
Rated 21 Apr 2007
10
97th
(after repeated viewing) Probably the best film to sit through when you're feeling down. Moving, compelling, perfect blend of story and characters. Just see it.
Rated 24 Apr 2007
93
95th
great
Rated 27 May 2007
100
99th
It is the movie that most times i watch.I think i watched it 6 or 7 times.The other factor that make this film important for me is Stephen King.
Rated 20 Jul 2007
85
87th
If this movie doesn't make you cry, you're a heartless bastard. Morgan Freeman is Hollywood's eternal lovable grandfather.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
63rd
A pretty good flick, but I don't quite see the gleaming brilliance that others seem to. Great acting, but a predictable story.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
96
99th
While this movie may play every two days on TNT or TBS, this film is of the highest quality.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
94th
Epic redemption never looked so good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
61st
an excellent, toucing dramatic film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
97th
Wrongly convicted of killing his wife and her lover, Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is sent to shawshank prison. Throughout the film Frank Darabont spins the tale of Andy's long imprisonment and eventual escape, in the process, impacting the lives of his fellow inmates and leaving the guards and wardon to reap what they sew.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
58
52nd
Good, but not great. Perhaps I am biased against Tim Robbins, whose work I have never really enjoyed. Not even in Bull Durham, long before he became a political target.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
One of the most complete and satisfying films ever made.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
96
99th
The best feelgood movie ever made. Brilliant acting performances and graceful directing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
96th
Some scenes are incredibly hard to watch, but it's a great film that really engages you. Also notable in that Shawshank is better than the source material.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
A truly perfect film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
89th
Another great Morgan Freeman movie. I beginning to think he can do no wrong. This is a fantastic film, probably the best Steven King adaptation ever. I can't remember another prision movie that has enthralled me like this one.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
94th
A strong motion picture. Touching and alive in a way few films are.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
94th
Why aren't you watching it now? A film that can be watched whenever it's on and is sure to be a favourite forever.
Rated 10 Sep 2007
72
15th
Over rated.
Rated 14 Sep 2007
85
96th
This movie almost doesn't have any flaws. Almost everything is just the way it should be and it does not have any dull moments at all. The only thing that annoyed me a (very) little bit was the cheesy ending.
Rated 17 Dec 2007
100
99th
Certainly one of the greatest classics of modern cinema and one of the most wronged, in the history of Oscar. The performances of Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins are perfect.
Rated 18 Jan 2008
100
99th
The best movie of all time.
Rated 17 Feb 2008
94
98th
Nearly perfect movie.
Rated 27 Feb 2008
10
99th
I guess I'm just a sucker for this movie. Great acting, interesting story, perfect pacing, holds up amazingly to repeat viewings. I guess looking at it objectively it is sappy and manipulative, but I can't say I care.
Rated 05 Apr 2008
95
98th
Fantastic. See this movie.
Rated 27 Apr 2008
88
92nd
heart-warming story, and the actors are great.
Rated 01 Jul 2008
97
98th
few words can describe how great this movie was.
Rated 24 Jul 2008
98
93rd
Powerful and amazing film!
Rated 01 Sep 2008
65
21st
Nah, watch A Man Escaped instead...
Rated 08 Sep 2008
92
92nd
Consumer Warning: Do not combine the consumption of alcohol and this film. Within 2 hours, you're down 4 scotch and sodas and crying uncontrollably.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
98
95th
This movie still makes me tear up.
Rated 23 Oct 2008
15
0th
Don't understand the big deal about this movie.
Rated 31 Oct 2008
90
96th
The best Stephen King adaptations are mostly non-horror dramas! Like this one. Brilliant story and good performances.
Rated 28 Nov 2008
99
99th
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