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

Legendary actors Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins stopped by the 2024 TCM Film Festival to reflect on the 30th anniversary of Frank Darabont's iconic film "The Shawshank Redemption."

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[hugolafhugolaf]

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.

[mitchhecht]

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

[Sissystallings]

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

[Mark-ppjy]

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

[DelightLovesMovies]

Their chemistry in the Shawshank Redemption was sublime.

[Mug]

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

[andreschusan]

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.

[mindeloman]

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

[Spectans]

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

[julieh]

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

[reneeparker]

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

[thuraya]

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

[chemdent]

When they hugged at the end I couldn't stop smiling.

[susanrike]

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! ❤❤

[JohnNiemsMusic]

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.

[polkmusic]

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

[El_Fig_]

Was visiting a friend in San Francisco when this came out. We got tickets and it wasn't till about 15 minutes or so in that I realized this was based on the KIng novella. The audience was stunned, then out of nowhere the clapping started and a standing ovation broke out at the end of the film. Amazing.

[RhondaHill-micw]

My husband loved this film.
It took him 5 years for a degenerative disease to finally take him in 2023 and I have no idea how many times he watched this film. Many, many times.
I have watched it quite a few times myself over the years.
It is like To Kill A Mocking Bird or The Lord Of The Rings.
You see and contemplate on something new or maybe some little nuance you missed before.
It has a way of being timeless and, finally, when principles and right and justice finally triumph, also life affirming.
The Shawshank Redemption story is a classic of writing prowess by Stephen King and a classic of film and film making as well.

[mattalgrand]

Thank you TNT for playing this movie nonstop for a good twenty years.

[mikebasil]

Thank you both so much, Tim and Morgan, for bringing to life such a special film like The Shawshank Redemption.