Where does Shawshank Redemption rank all time?

The Shawshank Redemption is ranked 85th - The Greatest Films.
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Is Shawshank Redemption the greatest movie of all time?

Sherna Noah in London 'THE Shawshank Redemption' has been voted the greatest movie of all time. The 1994 classic, starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, beat 'Star Wars' film 'The Empire Strikes Back' into second place. 'Lord of the Rings' favourite 'The Fellowship Of The Ring' came third.
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Why is Shawshank Redemption the best movie of all time?

Most importantly, The Shawshank Redemption is a roaring artistic success on every level. Not only do the performance of Freeman and Robbins rank among the best of all time, but Shawshank is filled with brilliantly realized supporting characters who surprise and enthrall in equal measure.
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Was Shawshank Redemption hit or flop?

"Shawshank" was a box office flop upon its release in 1994, a fact that could shock anyone who grew up hearing its praises. The film initially earned a mere $16 million in its first theatrical run, a number that barely redeemed its $25 million budget.
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What is the number 1 best movie of all time?

1 The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - 9.3

It's no surprise that the highest-ranked film of all time is also one of the most crowd-pleasing films of all time.
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Why Is the Shawshank Redemption Still Ranked 1st in IMDB’s Top 250 Films of All Time?



What is the biggest movie flop of all time?

As of November 2021, the biggest movie flop of all time was Disney's "Mars Needs Moms" (2011), with an overall loss of 143.4 million U.S. dollars. DC Comics' "Wonder Woman 1984" (2020) ranked second, losing almost 143 million dollars.
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Who is considered the greatest actor of all time?

Marlon Brando

With an illustrious career spanning over five decades, Brando is easily the greatest actor of the 20th century.
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Is there a Shawshank Redemption 2?

MIDDLETON (CAP) – Castle Rock Entertainment has confirmed reports that it will make a sequel to its beloved 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption, chronicling the further adventures of characters Andy Dufresne and Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding, to be filmed partially in Massachusetts.
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Why did Shawshank Redemption flop?

Many reasons were cited for its failure at the time, including competition from films such as Pulp Fiction and Forrest Gump, the general unpopularity of prison films, its lack of female characters, and even the title, which was considered to be confusing for audiences.
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Is Shawshank Redemption better than The Godfather?

I would say The Godfather has the edge. The Shawshank Redemption is a fun watch but most of it's impact is in the storyline. The performances and direction are more than adequate, but it's the story that really carries it through. But pretty much everything is amazing in The Godfather.
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Is Shawshank Redemption underrated?

It's impossible to say The Shawshank Redemption is a bad movie in any way. However, since it is ranked on IMDb as the greatest movie of all time, it's also not a stretch to say it is quite overrated. The film tells the story of a friendship that evolves between two men within the titular prison.
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Has any movie gotten a 10 on IMDb?

1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
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Is The Shawshank Redemption a masterpiece?

The Shawshank Redemption remains one of the all-time great films. Everyone knows this. Really, there's not much more that can be said about Frank Darabont's astonishing 1994 masterpiece that hasn't been said already.
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Why does everyone love Shawshank Redemption?

Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman have given outstanding performances which enhance the overall impact of the movie. One of the best things I love about the movie and learned from it is the awareness of Andy Dufresne about the opportunities around him. He always stays inspired for living his life and never loses hope.
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What is the cheapest film ever made?

Primer is a 2004 American science fiction film written, directed and produced by Shane Carruth, a former mathematician and engineer, who also starred, and was completed on a budget of only $7,000.
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What movie made the most money compared to its budget?

10 Of The Most Profitable Movies Ever Made
  1. 1 Mad Max (1979) - Profited $49M On A $200K Budget.
  2. 2 El Mariachi (2007) - Profited $1M On A $7K Budget. ...
  3. 3 The Blair Witch Project (1999) - Profited $83M On A $600K Budget. ...
  4. 4 Eraserhead (1977) - Profited $5M On A $100K Budget. ...
  5. 5 Rocky (1976) - Profited Over $200M On A $1M Budget. ...
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Who won Best Picture instead of Shawshank Redemption?

Forrest Gump won six awards, including Best Picture.
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How much money did Andy leave red?

Eventually Andy emerges from his lengthy depression and tells Red one day that he had a friend set up a false identity for him. Under the false identity, the friend invested $14,000 of Andy's money, which has since become more than $370,000.
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Is Forrest Gump better than Shawshank Redemption?

They're both guilty of Oscarbating, but of the two only Forrest Gump is truly offensive and terrible cinema. The Shawshank Redemption hands down. While both are undeniably good, I have to go with Shawshank Redemption. The novella by Stephen King that inspired the movie is really good as well.
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Who has won 3 Oscars for Best Actor?

Daniel Day-Lewis

Hepburn starred in dozens of movies, while Day-Lewis is more selective. He's been nominated only six times, but he's won three Oscars for Best Actor.
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Who is the goat actor?

Tom Hanks. Best Roles: Forrest Gump Andrew Beckett Paul Edgecomb Woody Michael Sullivan Sr.
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Who is God of acting?

Mohanlal is referred as the god of acting. His talent of natural acting is amazing. He received these awards and honours as a part of this.
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What is the most profitable film ever made?

Gone with the Wind—first released in 1939—is generally considered to be the most successful film, with Guinness World Records in 2014 estimating its adjusted global gross at $3.4 billion.
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