Why The Shawshank Redemption Is Highest Rated Movie on IMDb
The Shawshank Redemption—top movie on IMDb. No arguments, it’s just facts. Released in 1994, it wasn’t an immediate hit. It flopped at the box office. But today? It’s widely considered one of the best movies ever made.
Morgan Freeman in The Shawshank Redemption (Credits: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
What changed? Well, the film’s true value wasn’t recognized until it hit TV screens and Video Home System. Slowly, more and more people watched it, and word of mouth turned it into a cultural phenomenon. But why is it still at the top? Let’s dive in.
The Shawshank Redemption is a slow burn with an unforgettable payoff Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman in The Shawshank Redemption (Credits: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
The acting is a huge part of The Shawshank Redemption‘s success. Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne and Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding are absolutely unforgettable.
Morgan Freeman in The Shawshank Redemption (Credits: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
What changed? Well, the film’s true value wasn’t recognized until it hit TV screens and Video Home System. Slowly, more and more people watched it, and word of mouth turned it into a cultural phenomenon. But why is it still at the top? Let’s dive in.
The Shawshank Redemption is a slow burn with an unforgettable payoff Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman in The Shawshank Redemption (Credits: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
The acting is a huge part of The Shawshank Redemption‘s success. Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne and Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding are absolutely unforgettable.
- 26/4/2025
- de Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
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