"The Shawshank Redemption" Interview

[@siggybenedict-shields3883]

When the cast had lunch in a church in Mansfield, Ohio where I was the pastor at the time, Morgan Freeman came over to talk to my children and me. He was the kindest, most unassuming, friendliest person you could ever meet. I was a big fan before, but after Morgan Freeman’s reaching out and being so REAL, I consider this meeting one of the great events in my life. Actors like him are as rare as human beings like him. Thank you for the memory!

[@Dov_ben-Maccabee]

I was a CO at OSR working the tiers.. as was my Grandfather who was there in the '30s and '40s. He lived on Wayne St. near the point and walked to work everyday. Lots of memories.

[@riparianlife97701]

Every conversation with Morgan Freeman is narrated by Morgan Freeman.

[@normasacchetti3864]

Shawshank is a story about hope. One of my absolute favorites! Plus I could listen to Morgan Freeman speak forever.

[@marcwarren4393]

Morgan Freeman is bigtime. This movie is good.

[@gar6446]

Simply one of the finest movies ever made. It was a privilege to watch it.

[@TheGoofyBuddha]

Absolutely in my Top Ten...😁 Which, BTW, includes my all-time favorite, As Good As It Gets, the movie it replaced in that spot West Side Story, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, It's A Wonderful Life, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, To Kill a Mockingbird, Forrest Gump, and Unforgiven. Good Will Hunting and Mr. Holland's Opus get honorable mentions...😏 And while it's not in my Top Ten or honorably mentioned, the FUNNEST movie I've ever watched, while being a film of incredible social importance in my view, was Django Unchained...😋

[@jameswilliams-zr8co]

saw this in theaters in 1994, hardly anyone in the theater, it flopped at the box office, by 1999 it was the highest grossing video rental on VHS, this movie is a master piece, it's on many people's top ten list of all time.. best movie of 1994, than forrest gump, than pulp fiction

[@bretthansen8166]

Still watch this fantastic movie at least 4 times a year. I’ve suffered from depression all of my life, and at 43 years old this movie still resonates with me. Going through nonstop turmoil, literally crawling through sh-t and coming out happy and free on the other side, it’s completely inspirational and one of the best movies ever made.

[@Me-ji2pn]

Damage to penis from pressure of hand in Masturbation is main cause of depression. Probably due to inflammation response. Avoid masturbation for 6 months and allow your body to repair. Inflammation will be gone and depression will go.

[@A.B.-zs8ir]

This is one of the greatest movies ever put on the flim, it actually captivates me every time I watch it and no matter where I am in the movie or no matter how many times I’ve seen it, I always watch it in the end, it’s about 2 men who come from opposite sides of society and create a bond that is stronger than anything, or anyone could ever imagine, Bravo gentlemen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@geffryg]

Get busy living or get busy dying. Best line ever. Got me through a tough period in my life.

[@mikec6111]

Here’s the answer to Charlie’s theme question. That and King’s subtitle to the novella: Hope springs eternal.

[@shawnryder6954]

To me the better line was "hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things and not good thing ever dies."

[@redriver6541]

Me too.

[@johnmahan4757]

@Carmon Benford I always loved that line too! The other actors deserve a lot of praise like Bob Gunton and Clancy Brown. Wow!

[@MR-gp9ys]

The scene at the end where Andy and Red are re united on the beach and you know there nightmare life in jail is finally over , gives me goosebumps and i've watched this movie at least 50 times..

[@Masamoone]

Congrats lol

[@richardeast3328]

Me too, but I’ve read where the director didn’t want to have a ending like that, but the studio persuaded him to film one. So he made it a far away shot.

[@richardeast3328]

@@Masamoone It’s just like when you watch the movie Gigli.

[@treysean14]

Its a love story and one of the most satisfying in the history of cinema.

[@SLOBeachboy]

I agree that it’s a fantastic scene, but I also always felt like that was just red imagining what their meeting would be like while he was still on the bus. The sequence was just too perfect and dream like to be reality. So basically we are left to wonder if and how they will meet up. But its still a very hopeful ending. Of course I guess only the director knows for sure what the ending is supposed to mean.

[@elizabethmckenna5397]

I’ve said it before, I will never ever understand how this movie did not get the recognition it deserved upon its initial release. It is beloved by so many and it took time for people to realize what a beautiful gift this movie is.

[@kenhobbs9251]

The name was a big problem with it. Should have named it Prison Hell

[@michaelgillman2505]

I think it's simply a difficult film to attract an audience to. People mentioned the name being the problem. Well what is the genre? You might say it's a prison film. Yes it is but not in the way you would imagine a prison film. The ort of people who might be attracted by that genre are not so likely to be the people who will appreciate it for what it is. I think the only way I can describe it succinctly is that it's like a coming of (old) age film. Unlike the teen coming of age film, where they learn about the world outside of the parents bubble and try to find a place within those rules, this is like when you are upper-middle aged and you start to let go of many of the pointless rules and start to be who you actually are - but for prisoners.

[@francoisona]

The best movie ever made. Forrest Gump has nothing over it. I have spurned the Oscars ever since i learnt it didn't give the film any award. The film, the visualisation, the music, the script . The movie is a masterpiece.

[@francoisona]

New Media ... indeed.. or even worst still; watch and fail to nominate which says everything you need to know about their competence as a film critic.. Take care buddy

[@alejandrogonzales743]

the liberal agenda? how did Forrest Gump sell the liberal agenda. You need a better fucking argument.

[@mortyfalch]

its up there... wish i could see it for the first time again.

[@carlostejada1479]

j jay BINGO!!! that's why

[@carlostejada1479]

&Not2Yield Agree 1000000%

[@raymondjensen4603]

Morgan Freeman made this movie..., it just wouldn't be without him, most important decision made. This movie goes straight to the heart. All these years later, I can recite the lines from memory, but I still pull it out every year just to reconnect with old friends.

[@kenhobbs9251]

This movie is the only one I would say was better than the book

[@tomkeller6982]

The genuineness of the characters of Red and Andy and the way the film developed their relationship was what drove the movie in my view. Such big hearts and such honesty. Two completely different guys, yet with that similar quality. It was so refreshing to watch that evolve and the way Red fed off of Andy's hope and daring. It was contagious. What a truly wonderful film.

[@taharchaib4714]

The legendary Morgan Freeman . He is cool and easy -going. He takes life as it comes .The guy who knows how to get things .

[@frankmisaege3520]

One the most intense, maddening and artistic films I've ever seen. Must've watched it 6-7 times...and will watch it again who knows how many more times. For me, it's a film for the ages...one of the greatest on so many levels. Congrats to everyone involved in bringing it to life.

[@brianellis6346]

I was an extra in this film. The experience is still alive and well to this day.

[@VVeltanschauung187]

Congrats. Which was your part?

[@angelacatherinecrozier8945]

Wow!! What was it like Brian Ellis?

[@catnapgee5357]

that was you?? you were that guy?? damn you were great!

[@Gordon_Freeman_PhD]

I may actually remember who you are. The black guy who yelled "FRESH FISH" at the new prisoners in the beginning of the movie. You had about 3 seconds in the center frame.

[@nathansmith4529]

@@Gordon_Freeman_PhD the fresh fish guy was actually mmorgan freemans son

[@JGARCIA2012FULL]

I remember the first time I watched this movie; I couldn't believe how it could be that good-the Morgan Freeman voiceover, the acting, the shoes scene, etc.-just wow!

[@marcocurrin8122]

The BOX that he trusted and left BREAD crumbs,,,and the ending NO words was awesome

[@davidmurphy8364]

Can't forget about how much the score contributes to the greatness of this masterpiece.

[@ffilbs5545]

agree 100%, Thomas Newman crafted a masterpiece.

[@davidmurphy8364]

Fred Filberg One of my all time favourites.

[@wijfiegroeneandijvie]

Yes! indeed, this.

[@roberthawk7569]

I was really surprised that no one mentioned this in the interview. Behind Red, Andy, and the Prison, the soundtrack made the movie a classic.

[@guitarjonn7103]

Yes. I was waiting for one of them to mention that. It's one of the best films scores ever to me.

[@sleepy_sidewinder]

A masterpiece. IMO one of the 5 best movies ever made.

[@SQ773]

That moment Red walked towards Andy at the beach....man i did cry like a child.

[@robindew9072]

That's a heartfelt moment in the whole movie

[@HoboJoe1416]

Yeah, but that boat was a lost cause. Who was Andy kidding? It was going to end up being driftwood with a future high tide.

[@leetheflea4096]

@@HoboJoe1416 yeah buuut together maybe they can fix it

[@johnmahan4757]

Me too!! Powerful plus that timeless music 😅

[@nox5870]

This man wrote The Blob Directed Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Majestic and The Mist. He is one of the greatest filmmakers of all time! Period.

[@marcocurrin8122]

Tim ,Robbins ,,MORgan FREEMAN ,,,what ever YOU put any of those two in is going to be great,,,put them together and YOU HAVE a MASTER PiECE

[@Ray1969.]

Frank Darabont wrote and directed 2 of the greatest movies ever in The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. What a talent!

[@carolcooks1208]

Stephen Ki🚧

[@carolcooks1208]

King??

[@tonyhelton2788]

When I think of great movies Shawshank is one that always comes to mind. Meanwhile, I had totally forgotten about Forrest Gump until it was mentioned during this interview. Seriously. Comparing Shawshank to Forrest is like comparing a Spotlight to a Matchlight. Yeah, they both make light, but besides that there really isn't much comparison. Meanwhile, I say Forrest Gump once and Shawshank Redemption at least 50 times. As a matter of fact I watched Shawshank again just a few days ago.

[@counciousstream]

Red is Freeman at the top of his game and he is superb at bringing that character and the entire movie to life.

[@blissfulhumanoid9536]

This is by far one of the greatest films ever made! It further demonstrates that the Oscar ceremony doesn’t always know how to select the right winners.

[@lesleydavies3953]

G8movie

[@blissfulhumanoid9536]

Agreed!

[@stardust949]

Quite right! The Oscars are run by a bunch of Satanist Pedophile Businessmen! Nothing to do with heart or outstanding creativity---only $$$$$

[@chrisgilligan4968]

The studios lobby hard with gifts and shmoozing the people who make the decisions about the award circuit. It isn't uncommon for the best film/actor whatever to not win when they are passing out the awards. This was a great movie. I've seen it countless times and it is entertaining every time I see it.

[@blissfulhumanoid9536]

Agreed!

[@hlynnkeith9334]

I have seen The Shawshank Redemption many times, but today I saw for the first time that when Red and Andy have that "Get busy living or get busy dying" conversation they sit in the shadow of the prison. Great camera work. Great direction. Subtle.

[@bran7134]

I feel like Thomas Newman should have been sitting at the table as well. His powerfully majestic score was just as critical as the script and performances.

[@CheetahSnowLeopard]

Hmm good insight

[@chrismuckley9420]

"if you've come this far...maybe you're willing to come a little further" Red reading the letter from Andy, under that old oak tree...beautiful.

[@gigid9606]

thank you all for making this movie, it kept me and probably alot of other everyday people from not going off the deepend when bad things started happening in my life, and gave me some hope.

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

Still my favourite movie of all time. Thanks to the director, Freeman, Robbins and Stephen King.

[@valarmorghulis2350]

I first heard of the movie from watching the David Letterman Show one night. He said he saw a fantastic movie over the weekend called The Shawshank Redemption, had high praise for the movie and recommended we go see it. Can’t remember if Freeman or Robbins was on his show promoting the movie. But Letterman absolutely raved about it, so we went to see it. And it was indeed GREAT…

[@Stangil1]

"Get busy living or get busy dying" I use that quote a lot, sometimes to myself.

[@lt.reacharound2048]

It's a noble motto, but how many people actually live by that... not many

[@robindew9072]

What an line

[@tristramcoffin926]

This is such a joy to watch, not only for the insights it offers but also to see the three of them enjoy each other so much.

[@markkearns4802]

It’s been my life motto … ‘get busy livin, or get busy dyin’ … I shed a tear every time Red meets up with Andy in Zihuatanejo. Just a beautiful movie!

[@paulgoble5270]

Zihuatanejo is a real place!

[@madmanmechanic8847]

I am taken back how grounded Morgan Freeman is. He was surprised he got the role . He is a mega star and very grounded I love that

[@pamelasmith2142]

I love this movie and I have watched it many many times .Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins did a wonderful job! Such chemistry between the two of them was warming .I would love to see them work together again.

[@melodyelson3202]

seeing this for the first time the interview 🙌 🎉

[@johngeiger3770]

Shawshank Redemption still ranks as the best movie of all time by viewers from around the world in IMDb. No surprised there. The movie is equal parts excellent as it is profound.

[@charlestaylor725]

I’m 65 years old, I have never seen this movie, it’s on my bucket list NOW. I admire all the actors. Thank you for this clip. 👍🙏.

[@MrSlimnigga]

You won't be disappointed!

[@sylvia7867]

Best movie ever and can be watched regularly touches all emotions 🇦🇺

[@paulgoble5270]

😮😮😮😮 Have you seen it now?

[@cigsbutt]

I am truly envious of you that you still have your first viewing ahead of you. I say your first viewing because I doubt very much that anybody has ever watched this movie only once. Anytime I'm channel surfing and I come across it ,I think to myself, well I guess I'm watching it again. It's like I don't even have a choice. It's is easily one of the best movies ever.

[@cjs3283]

30 years on, still my all-time favorite movie. Superb cast, haunting music, powerful story. Time to rewatch it (again).

[@jerryg2073]

Definitely one of my top 10 movies ever.

[@TheRammMan]

Can't believe this movie didn't win one Oscar! One of the best of all time!

[@opsgamer9132]

❤I MENE NEMISE VERUVA ZA OVOJ FILM KOJ E REMEK DELO I POUKA ZA DRUZBATA NA UBIJEC I NEVIN OSUDEN BANKAR

[@marilynbarker8255]

My absolute favorite movie. Incredible script, cast, directing… everything, perfection.

[@cledesma135]

That slow zoom into reds face in his final probation hearing is killer!!

[@robindew9072]

It's just an amazingly wonderful movie. It was so very well written. The Characters were superb.

[@johnconnell9836]

I saw it in the theater when it came out. I remember telling my friends how good this film was. Years later I know that my initial reaction stands the test of time.

[@stephengiese7549]

This interview is fabulous! What a specific and honest discussion. Everyone was alive with observations and emotions. I really miss charlie!

[@markbataitis4851]

I really miss Charlie also. I hate the way he was let go by the station and those women allowed to tear into him on that garbage morning show -- and -- he not there to defend himself. I really hated those bitches for doing that.

[@Loosesapphire5135]

Funny, I worked on this set & during shooting I had caught a few errors which required calling cut. Obviously it was enough to make Frank ask who is the 1 who keeps catching these mistakes I missed ? Every1 pointed at me, Frank responds with, "some1 get this man a chair" at that moment Morgan moves across set, grabs Tim's chair which had his name on it, sat it to Frank's right side making a hand gesture to sit. My only thought & response was, that's Tim's chair ! Morgan said, "the man said get you a chair, I suggest you have a seat", & I did. Where Frank dropped the original script in my lap & asked me what next ? For the next week or 2, I was behind that camera, calling action & cut. I held the script taking it home over night to read to be ready for the next day. All that said, having that experience I can tell for the fact, Frank is absolutely amazing. I can't say enough positive about that time & his presence. That said, thank you Frank !

[@rp2358]

What's your name? You're not listed anywhere.

[@Loosesapphire5135]

@@rp2358 they didn't list us, the 30 corecons. If you check, you'll find that is the case, & we were supposed to get our names in the credits, but as you see we got "a special thanks" to the people. Watch the Library scene, I carry the ladder. My Jacob's Ladder 😉

[@dannyarcher6370]

Big, if true.

[@Loosesapphire5135]

@@dannyarcher6370 I tell it true, lying requires me to remember a false narrative, that can prove me a liar.

[@helgedell]

@@Loosesapphire5135 Amazing. What were the errors you called out?

[@chardy7071]

The greatest movie ever made. I was astounded after watching it!

[@Me-ji2pn]

Date aired: 6 September 2004 Charlie Rose (b. Jan 1942) was 62. Morgan Freeman (b. June 1937) was 67. Tim Robbins (b. Oct 1958) was 45. Frank Darabont (b. Jan 1959) was 45.

[@dealerdave69]

I love knowing everyone feels the same about this film and story. It's a cherished gift

[@jonathanmaybury5698]

This was one of the greatest films of all time.

[@alicechin2705]

This is what true Friendship is all it is. I love Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins. ❤

[@glenbateman5960]

Easily one of my favorite films of all time, and I'm 62 and have probably watched 80+ years of films. Of course, Morgan Freeman is one of those actors that, if he's in it, you know it can't possibly suck. I loved the original story, and I usually don't like movies based on books or novellas. They usually butcher the story, but this was one of those extremely rare moments where the film was at least as good as the original written work. Just brilliant.

[@jordanbabcock9349]

"I'm 62 and have probably watched 80+ years of films." - yo, what up Steven Seagal?

[@stewartclanachan3439]

Compelling storytelling of love, friendship, hope and overcoming adversity. Love it

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

Shawshank Redemption and Schindler's List are,by far,my two favorite films.

[@philsarkol6443]

The story is good, as well as the script that came of off it. The producing and not in the least the amazing casting of actors that were having this kind of chemistry with each other. Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins portraying this intimate friendship that develloped throughout the movie, and as Freeman narated the story as only he can. The emotions that these actors are able to bring across to me as a vieuwer, are so close to the heart of the story, as not to forget Frank Darabont's script who enabled the actors, to follow all the characters emotional footprints. It is a human story of hope, friendship, reconcilliation with fate and redemption. There are so many underlying issues that this story has, it touches the heart of many, and certainly of mine!! The film did not get an Oscar? But it got worldwide recognition as on of the best ever made, from the public!!

[@williefinn4932]

shawshank is up there with godfather cuckoo`s nest citizen kane deerhunter ...the greatest films of all time.

[@kennethshaw626]

One of my favorite movies . It shows what can happen if you allow yourself to be institutionalized. One person in Shawshank never lost hope for freedom and he also got joy by helping his friends and watching them get their education.

[@Loosesapphire5135]

I told Frank through out the shoot we were shooting an instant classic. He would always respond with as long it doesn't flop, as long as we don't lose our investment. What a humble man he was.

[@MT-zw1ti]

What was your involvement?

[@Loosesapphire5135]

@@MT-zw1ti i was 1 of 30 full time background actors, we were called corecons. Also, I helped Frank direct for s couple of weeks, at his request.

[@peterhagen8908]

If you watch this film once - and you have already faced the choice of getting busy dying or getting buzy living once for real - it stays in your soul forever.

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

Absolutely love this film, one of the rare occasions when the film is better than the book. However without the book there's is no Shawshank.

[@keithbell4744]

Still watch from time to time. Epic

[@marcocurrin8122]

I probably wouldn have watched ShAW Shank but some KIDS were RAVING about it in the ARMY while i was in,,,KIDS sir you moved the YOUNGER gen,,,that will be the future,,,,,,,,,,,,,,we always do but YOU did it in a PREFERD method,,,thank you all for doing that movie,,,ALLLLL OF YOU and the director and the ones WE NEVER SEE who always,,,always,,,,,work in the dark,..they just need a pay check to get thru life,,,no pat on the back,,,,thats the rest of us and the ones that got the pat on the back,,,,,,,,,,we are the same,,person,,,just a different body to look at over there

[@marcocurrin8122]

i just got it Shaw Shank was a movie about Jail,,,,Forest was a Soldier,,,i like both but SHAW shank is my FAVORITE BY a MILLION,,holly crap everything in there and MORGans vioce is ICONIC

[@robindew9072]

Such a spectacular movie. So very well written. The characters were amazing. Red, Andy and Brooks were the most iconic and amazing characters. Beautifully written. Beautifully done. Its still loved today. Morgan as Red narrating the movie was outstanding.

[@101......]

One of those movies which can actually save lives...

[@MrSlimnigga]

Real talk!

[@t308madness]

I just discovered that Darabont also directed the Green Mile. Wow. He hit a home run twice.

[@NC-ck5oj]

stephen king wrote that book too

[@Hauerization]

I would actually argue he hit a homerun THREE times, also with "The mist". Although being a more popcorn:ish movie on the surface, its actually rather brilliant in acting, character-creation and storytelling.

[@mattyKallday]

And I'd say each one is much better than the book. Not a fan of Stephen king, if you can't tell.

[@angelacatherinecrozier8945]

Yeah me too, while I was watching this. The Green Mile was also awesome!!!

[@darthtrip7188]

The Shawshank Redemption book (Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption), The Mist book, and the Green Mile book are really great, no doubt about it..but the movie adaptations of those books were even better, in my honest opinion. Stephen King is still a genius and the best and greatest writer of all time though..if it wasn't for him, none of these movies would have ever been made. Stand by Me is another Stephen King film that's even better than the great book version of it (The Body).

[@jakespottedhorse45]

Great movie! Actors are phenomenal! Directing was beyond reproach.

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

"Rehabilitated? It's just a bullshit word. So you go on and stamp your form sonny and stop wasting my time, because to tell you the truth, I don't give a shit." ― Red at his final parole hearing. He's right on that being one of the best scenes in the movie, and Morgan delivers it perfectly. He's the main reason there will never be a remake of this movie, at least not one worth a damn. There can only be one Red, anyone else in the role would be just a cheap imitation. He should have won two Oscars for this movie, one for best supporting actor and one just on general principle. By far Morgan's best work, and that's saying something. This movie is top-10 all-time. If it's not on the list, you know that list is BS.

[@simpleman283]

This movie is 3rd on my list, following :The Book of ElI & The Green Mile.

[@jelanitarik7423]

💯💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dubhmoore575]

He's also great in Glory and Million Dollar Baby and Unforgiven...❤

[@CLH315]

This is my Favorite Film of all time. Second is Cold Mountain. I never forgot the appropriate title! Morgan and Tim were so powerful together and each time I watch this (prob at least 15-20 times now), I am immersed in each character and the real world completely goes away. How many films can you say that about? It’s soul-searching, incredibly deep, reaches in and grabs you so hard that it’s hard to watch it come to the end. I find myself wanting more…

[@daCubanaqt]

I’ve seen Shawshank on tv so many times when I saw the full version I was like dang I missed all these parts for so many years! Lol.

[@tomault3063]

Bob Gunton. He was crucial to this movie's success. Wish he would have been acknowledged.

[@HoboJoe1416]

Iconic performance.

[@johnmahan4757]

Totally

[@vj3337]

Highest rated movie of all time.. as of 2024. 30 years later, still on top of the list.

[@suzannecarpenter4413]

This is one of the best movies. The friendship between Red and Andy was such a great story, and the ending was perfect. Freeman had the perfect voice to be Red, and do the narration during the entire film.

[@cameronf.4119]

Absolutely. I can’t imagine the story without Freemans narration.

[@7thsonofa7thson80]

Def. Morgan has that "voice" that draws you in and is very articulate.

[@jeffrudd5590]

I agree with many others around the world. One of the finest films ever made. Well done to all involved, in front of the camera and those behind it. Take another bow. You've all earned it.

[@dalevintage]

I saw this in the theater when it came out. I had never heard of it, but Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, in a Steven King film adaptation? Plus an amazing ensemble cast...the poster brought me to the ticket booth...and I never looked back. It's still one for the most amazing movies I've seen, it's a favorite I'm thankful I was simply in the mood for a movie that day. ❤️🎬 *saw it in a classically old movie theater that was once a modest opera house. Perfect viewing experience.

[@tashuntka]

Fantastic interview with beautiful vignettes of the movie. I never watch videos like this, but I LOVED this... ❣️💖❤️💓

[@ricks.1318]

VERY WELL written, directed, .... Brilliantly Performed be EACH and EVERY actor in this ALL TIME fantastic movie ..... One of the BEST, ... EVER !!!!!

[@angelacatherinecrozier8945]

Oh my gosh!!! It's been 24 years wow!! That is such a great movie!

[@stevemckenzie6334]

One of the ten or less PERFECT movies ever made. Its perfect

[@paulweston8184]

I liked Forrest Gump as well. Such a shame they ended up in the same awards year. Both fantastic movies. I watched Shawshank probably 50 times realistically and it was still moving. Gump was great the first couple times and was deeply moving the first time.

[@Raul61233]

This is one of the very rare movies in my experience that I could (and have) watched repeatedly. One gets new stuff upon each watching. I could start a new viewing right now. This is unusual. I've seen thousands of movies, most quickly forgettable

[@catkeys6911]

One of the greatest movies of all time, IMHO. I can watch the blu-ray about once a month, and take away something new every time. Morgan Freeman's narration is a big part of it, and the dialogue and acting, of course are wonderful. - I'm very glad they had Andy and Red find each other in Mexico -because in an earlier draft it wasn't going to end that way (it was going to end with Red, free, on a bus, wondering what lay in store for him in Mexico.

[@marcocurrin8122]

The MUSIC,,,YOU LOCkED the door to the OFFICE and everyone changed that day YOU Played the music

[@robindew9072]

Everyone can relate to this movie. It reaches so many . We can relate some part of this movie to some part of our lives. Its so moving.

[@robinleebraun7739]

I actually walked on that beach in Zihuatanejo about a decade ago.

[@robertstrong1007]

What a great interview. Got to see some interesting views, ideas, etc about the inner moods, feelings, working together in what has become a great movie.

[@timbolton4261]

I see this as the ultimate achievement in cinema, with the right screenplay, the right director and the right actors coming together. Like the Beatles transforming music , the forefathers forming the United States, these are rare occurrences in modern culture.

[@snowman22ism]

I'm watching this again tonight

[@mrnickdadich]

My favorite movie of all time! Period!!! Great interview, realism at it's best by Charlie!

[@BlackHoleAtron]

I was an extra in this film for the prison location. Beach and courthouse scenes were filmed on other locations. It was a lot of fun - long, hot days in the Ohio summer at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. Morgan was having fun, very boisterous such as doing elvis impersonations between takes. Tim was very focused, quiet and avoiding conversation. I didn't interact directly with either of them on or off camera, just near them a few times. As much focus as the movie gets, all I knew is I had an unusual summer job that started at 5:30 in the morning and lasted until the sun set. I'd recommend it to anyone who wanted to try it! I actually did interact with one of the co-stars, Bill Sadler, for quite awhile one day, and I didn't know he was one of the actors until I watched the film lol.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

The story, the actors, the cinematography, the music, the poetic nature of the narrative, the message, the twists and turns, the drama .... Pure perfection.

[@theearl1477]

Other than both the Godfather movies in my opinion this film is the greatest film ever made. The parole board scene and Andy overcome with emotion after knowing he got out is priceless. Morgan and Tim deserved Oscars for their tremendous performances.

[@garymclaughin]

Amazing Red picked Andy or Morgan picked Tim cool. Thanks 🙏👍

[@EDKguy]

Saw the film in an empty theater when it first came out. I was perplexed by why no one else was enjoying this movie. I wondered what was wrong with me for liking it. Thank you all for eventual validation!

[@sto4713]

My favorite movie of all time the realness mixed with an indomitable will to overcome and earn redemption is timeless.

[@richman61]

I probably watch this movie 3 times a year, i HOPE my DVD holds up. :)

[@boblewis8463]

A outstanding conversation about an amazing movie. Thank you for posting this.

[@Bear78420]

Shawshank and green mile. Two of the best movies ever…both Stephen King stories ☺️

[@hubkry9488]

I would love to go out for a drink with this bunch.

[@chrischarlescook]

The final parole interviewer deserves credit. One of the best performances of the film.