Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman reflect on 30 years of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION | TCMFF 2024

That movie bombed at the box office, won no Oscar, yet 30 years on, is still viewed as one of the greatest movies ever made.

Last 15 minutes of Shawshenk is the most satisfying ending of any movie made.

You can watch this movie 20 times and still find yourself stopping on the channel it’s on and watching it again and again.

Shawshank came out the same year I finally got sober. When I saw it, the line " Get busy livin, or get busy dyin", hit me like a freight train. It was a summation of what I had been doing for a couple years with the help of so many people in the fellowship. To this day it is a summation of what is required to escape the behemoth "addiction"! This year, 2024, I will celebrate 30 years of continuous sobriety, and my life has never been better! There is so much in Shawshank that I completely relate to and experience everyday. Hope, Redemption, and Freedom! Those things are possible for us all! ✌️♥️ Mark

Their chemistry in the Shawshank Redemption was sublime.

"Andy Dufresne - who crawled through a river of shit, and came out clean on the other side." Sums up the title of the movie.

I believe Shawshank Redemption is the most favorite movie of many people, including me.

I watched this gem of a film back in October 1994. Timecop was sold out and my former buddy and I decided to watch 'Shawshank Redemption'. We left the theater in awe. It was inspirational and an amazing film going experience. The eight people in attendance stood up and clapped after the film was over. I bragged about this movie to everyone. I have the original poster videocassette release hanging in my room. Gawd! I love this film.

Shawshank was one of the greatest films of all time. The characters and message of hope make it more classic over time.

Morgan Freeman was 56 years old and Tim Robbins was 35 years old when they filmed Shawshank ....

That movie was so beautifully done and the casting was spot on. One of my all time favorites.

I still watch Shawshank Redemption every chance I get. This is a great movie!

If I’m flipping and come across Shawshank, I stop and watch to the end.

I saw this movie after it was released. I literally walked away saying, " This is one of the best movies ever made" to this day. On or during a holiday time etc. I stop and watch. The end gets this fifty something year old man every single time 😢 . Morgan Freeman's narration. Masterclass. Salute you two

My wife of 23 years passed away last year September 2nd. Whenever I would come home from work she would have this movie on so often and my guess is she watched it at least 75 to 100 times so because of that this movie is always dear to me! RIP DEAR ICIE and I'm here today because of her. I have a tribute to her on my page here.

The movie was not about a prison escape plot. Shawshank Redemption was about trust and love against all odds, in a place where trust and love rarely happen.

Absolutely one of my all-time favourite movies. Great cast, great writing, beautifully acted and directed, great cinematography. It had everything.

A cinematic masterpiece. The irony is that back then, I used to go to movie theaters at least twice weekly. Was unaware of this film. Nobody I knew saw it. It wasn't promoted. I didn't hear about it until 10 years later. I watched it on cable TV and was blown away. I've seen it a dozen times since. The friendship between Tim and Morgan's characters was beautiful as was their performances. I hope to view it one day on a big screen. It's a classic! ❤❤

No one mentions the antagonist, a 1-derful, versatile actor, Robert (Bob) Gunton, not a household name but a face that is impossible to forget since Shawshank came into our lives.

So great seeing them together after all these years. The movie is such a classic.