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Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature

2001Movie48 min

Documentary
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A hopeful, cathartic documentary movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Film critic and presenter Mark Kermode explores the fascination and praise audiences, fans and critics have behind the classic The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and how its importance grew higher over the years despite being an overlooked film when it was released and not getting any Oscars victories when it was nominated as one of the Best Pictures of the Year.

Feels like

  • Film Analysis
  • Mark Kermode
  • The Shawshank Redemption
  • Behind the Scenes
  • Movie Commentary
  • Film Criticism
  • Triumph Over Time
  • Hollywood
  • Popular Culture

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Abbott
Produced by
Russell Leven
Music by
Bronek Korda, Robert J. Anderson Jr., Michael Bellacicco

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 8, 2001 · 48 min · Documentary

Released
September 8, 2001
Runtime
48 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature worth watching?"

Questions about Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.