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References
Grand Illusion (1937)
prison escape strategy
prison escape strategy
Brute Force (1947)
Harvey (1950)
The scene where Andy is describing how he is helping the warden launder money(Hes in the Library talking to Red)
The scene where Andy is describing how he is helping the warden launder money(Hes in the Library talking to Red)
The Seven Year Itch (1955)
A Man Escaped (1956)
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
The Great Escape (1963)
Andy uses the same method of getting rid of the dirt from his tunnel.
Andy uses the same method of getting rid of the dirt from his tunnel.
One Million Years B.C. (1966)
Poster on Wall
Poster on Wall
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Patton (1970)
Deliverance (1972)
Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
Brubaker (1980)
El Norte (1983)
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991)
Referenced in
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror V (1994)
Hank Azaria is credited as "The Shaws-hank Azaria."
Hank Azaria is credited as "The Shaws-hank Azaria."
The Nanny: The Whine Cellar (1994)
The film is mentioned by name.
The film is mentioned by name.
Seinfeld: The Secretary (1994)
A poster can be seen at cinema.
A poster can be seen at cinema.
Dolores Claiborne (1995)
Dolores tells Joe that he's going to have "a long stay in Shawshank prison", for what he's done to Selina.
Dolores tells Joe that he's going to have "a long stay in Shawshank prison", for what he's done to Selina.
Caroline in the City: Caroline and the Convict (1995)
Del mentions it to Stephen.
Del mentions it to Stephen.
Duke Nukem 3D (1996)
In the first episode a passage to the aliens secret base is concealed with a pinup poster in a prison cell.
In the first episode a passage to the aliens secret base is concealed with a pinup poster in a prison cell.
Daijiga umule pajinnal (1996)
poster can be seen in room
poster can be seen in room
Striptease (1996)
Fools Rush In (1997)
A shot of Alex in the rain looks like a shot from Shawshank Redemption
A shot of Alex in the rain looks like a shot from Shawshank Redemption
Con Air (1997)
Life Is Beautiful (1997)
prisoner uses his access to music player to let it play for the other prisoners
prisoner uses his access to music player to let it play for the other prisoners
The Simpsons: Dumbbell Indemnity (1998)
Hans Moleman, dressed similarly to Brooks in "The Shawshank Redemption," wheels several books into Homer's jail cell and offers him one to read.
Hans Moleman, dressed similarly to Brooks in "The Shawshank Redemption," wheels several books into Homer's jail cell and offers him one to read.
He Got Game (1998)
Instinct (1999)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Track of the Moon Beast (1999)
Mike: The Iguana Redemption.
Mike: The Iguana Redemption.
Muppets from Space (1999)
The hole that Rizzo makes behind a sexy poster of the "Mice Girls" is a reference to the hole Andy Dufresne makes in the film behind various posters of female movie stars when he escapes from prison.
The hole that Rizzo makes behind a sexy poster of the "Mice Girls" is a reference to the hole Andy Dufresne makes in the film behind various posters of female movie stars when he escapes from prison.
Frasier: They're Playing Our Song (2000)
Gil calls a dish "The veal shank redemption".
Gil calls a dish "The veal shank redemption".
Neighbours: Episode #1.3556 (2000)
Tim mentions this movie in mocking refrence to Harold's predicament fuelling Paul's anger
Tim mentions this movie in mocking refrence to Harold's predicament fuelling Paul's anger
The Brothers (2001)
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
The Score (2001)
Hearts in Atlantis (2001)
Bandits (2001)
The Last Castle (2001)
Gilmore Girls: Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy (2001)
Lorelai ask Luke if he's seen the film to caution what will happen to Jess.
Lorelai ask Luke if he's seen the film to caution what will happen to Jess.
The Majestic (2001)
The Execution of Wanda Jean (2002)
The credits list music cues from "The Shawshank Redemption."
The credits list music cues from "The Shawshank Redemption."
Will & Grace: Grace in the Hole (2002)
Will: "Did you give his Shawshank a Redemption?"
Will: "Did you give his Shawshank a Redemption?"
Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002)
Grandma escaping from jail through the sewer
Grandma escaping from jail through the sewer
Road to Perdition (2002)
Holes (2003)
Three Walls (2003)
Bad Boys II (2003)
Sentence is used: Same shit, different day. (12 minutes after the start)
Sentence is used: Same shit, different day. (12 minutes after the start)
The Simpsons: The Wandering Juvie (2004)
The sign in the warden's office ("HIS JUDGEMENT COMETH AND THAT RIGHT SOON") is identical to one seen in the warden's office in the 1994 movie
The sign in the warden's office ("HIS JUDGEMENT COMETH AND THAT RIGHT SOON") is identical to one seen in the warden's office in the 1994 movie
Hope Springs Eternal: A Look Back at 'The Shawshank Redemption' (2004)
Documentary is about the film
Documentary is about the film
Behind the Tunes: Man from Wackyland - The Art of Bob Clampett (2004)
Referenced by title
Referenced by title
Made Men: The 'GoodFellas' Legacy (2004)
This title is referenced.
This title is referenced.
Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad: Kônai hôsô (2004)
Koyuki asked his teacher if she's ever seen the movie after he played rock music on the loudspeaker system.
Koyuki asked his teacher if she's ever seen the movie after he played rock music on the loudspeaker system.
Horror Business (2005)
It is mentioned in a magazine.
It is mentioned in a magazine.
Gary Gulman: Boyish Man (2005)
Gary says he loves The Shawshank Redemption at one point during the show, after talking about prison life.
Gary says he loves The Shawshank Redemption at one point during the show, after talking about prison life.
Reno 911!: Released from Prison (2005)
Referenced in Jonesy's poem
Referenced in Jonesy's poem
Ghost Hunters: Shawshank Prison/Lizzie Borden (2005)
The team sees areas of the Mansfield Reformatory which were featured in the film.
The team sees areas of the Mansfield Reformatory which were featured in the film.
Drawn Together: The One Wherein There Is a Big Twist: Part 2 (2005)
Wooldoor stands on a chair and starts to carve a suicide note on the wood panel before hanging himself.
Wooldoor stands on a chair and starts to carve a suicide note on the wood panel before hanging himself.
Backseat (2005)
Shawshank mentioned
Shawshank mentioned
The DiCaprio Code (2006)
When Morgan has Tom surrounded, he breaks into a Shawshank monologue
When Morgan has Tom surrounded, he breaks into a Shawshank monologue
I-See-You.Com (2006)
When released from prison they talk about Morgan Freeman of Shawshank Redemption.
When released from prison they talk about Morgan Freeman of Shawshank Redemption.
Family Guy: Sibling Rivalry (2006)
Morgan Freeman says "you either get busy talking or you get busy dying"
Morgan Freeman says "you either get busy talking or you get busy dying"
Puff, Puff, Pass (2006)
The Shawshank Redemption is mentioned and referenced many times throughout the film.
The Shawshank Redemption is mentioned and referenced many times throughout the film.
50 Films to See Before You Die (2006)
Makes the countdown, is talked about.
Makes the countdown, is talked about.
Family Guy (2006)
When Brian is in jail, he see an inmate who has hung himself. He says "Looks like Brooks was here".
When Brian is in jail, he see an inmate who has hung himself. He says "Looks like Brooks was here".
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Malvo (2006)
the narrator says that Malvo thought the movie was a comedy
the narrator says that Malvo thought the movie was a comedy
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Miracles and Mystery: Creating 'The Green Mile' (2006)
mentioned a few times
mentioned a few times
Dead & Deader (2006)
"Get us up out of Shawshank."
"Get us up out of Shawshank."
Bones: The Girl in the Gator (2007)
Sully: That's not even a Bible verse, the judgment thing, it's a line from Shawshank!
Sully: That's not even a Bible verse, the judgment thing, it's a line from Shawshank!
I Want Candy (2007)
Baggy plans to rent the film from the video store.
Baggy plans to rent the film from the video store.
Disturbia (2007)
Kale says his mother is like the warden in "Shawshank".
Kale says his mother is like the warden in "Shawshank".
My Name Is Earl: Get a Real Job (2007)
After Earl has unloaded the truck, he raises his arms and rejoices, just like Andy Dufresne in this film.
After Earl has unloaded the truck, he raises his arms and rejoices, just like Andy Dufresne in this film.
How I Met Your Mother: Something Borrowed (2007)
After Marshall shaves his head he says, "I'm going to find the money under the rock by the tree and meet those guys on the beach in Zihuatanejo." Ted replies, "Dude those guys are criminals." Marshall says, "Only Red, Andy was falsly accused."
After Marshall shaves his head he says, "I'm going to find the money under the rock by the tree and meet those guys on the beach in Zihuatanejo." Ted replies, "Dude those guys are criminals." Marshall says, "Only Red, Andy was falsly accused."
My Name Is Earl: My Name Is Inmate #28301-016: Part 1 (2007)
Earl's cell mate, Ralph, escapes by digging a tunnel behind a poster of a pretty lady (Dolly Parton).
Earl's cell mate, Ralph, escapes by digging a tunnel behind a poster of a pretty lady (Dolly Parton).
Trading Spaces: Denver: Hudson Street (2007)
At the very end of the episode, one of the homeowners mentions Shawshank when dealing with the "rocks"
At the very end of the episode, one of the homeowners mentions Shawshank when dealing with the "rocks"
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)
Mentioned once.
Mentioned once.
Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard (2007)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers (2007)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Las Vegas: Win, Place, Bingo (2008)
While being taken away in a police car, Polly shouts, "I saw Shawshank!"
While being taken away in a police car, Polly shouts, "I saw Shawshank!"
Family Guy: Play It Again, Brian (2008)
Stewie says he carved "Brooks was here" on Lois
Stewie says he carved "Brooks was here" on Lois
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist' (2008)
Frank Darabont mentioned which movie ('The Shawshank Redemption' or 'The Mist') should he shoot
Frank Darabont mentioned which movie ('The Shawshank Redemption' or 'The Mist') should he shoot
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008)
Cheeks digs a hole in the wall of the prison, and the hole is hidden behind a big poster (like Andy).
Cheeks digs a hole in the wall of the prison, and the hole is hidden behind a big poster (like Andy).
Weeds: If You Work for a Living, Then Why Do You Kill Yourself Working? (2008)
Doug's letter to his wife is a rewrite of Brooks's letter to his friends in Shawshank
Doug's letter to his wife is a rewrite of Brooks's letter to his friends in Shawshank
Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy: A Scottsman Who Still Can't Watch a Movie Without Shouting at the Screen (2008)
The Scotsman shouts at the scene where Andy is raped by "The Sisters" in the laundry room. This part can only be seen on the DVD.
The Scotsman shouts at the scene where Andy is raped by "The Sisters" in the laundry room. This part can only be seen on the DVD.
Entourage: First Class Jerk (2008)
Josh Weinstein says 'Shawshank almost makes me wish I did prison time'.
Josh Weinstein says 'Shawshank almost makes me wish I did prison time'.
Four Christmases (2008)
Brad says his childhood was not like The Shawshank Redemption, because he didnt have a kind older black man showing him the ropes
Brad says his childhood was not like The Shawshank Redemption, because he didnt have a kind older black man showing him the ropes
Tales from the Script (2009)
Director/Co-writer Frank Darabont discusses screenplay.
Director/Co-writer Frank Darabont discusses screenplay.
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Third Dimension (2009)
Characters make references to Zihuatanejo several times when speaking of an ex-con, and Lester quotes the film when he says "Get busy living, or get busy dying."
Characters make references to Zihuatanejo several times when speaking of an ex-con, and Lester quotes the film when he says "Get busy living, or get busy dying."
Fired Up! (2009)
mentioned by Poppy
mentioned by Poppy
Saturday Night Live: Justin Timberlake/Ciara (2009)
Mentioned by David Paterson on Weekend Update
Mentioned by David Paterson on Weekend Update
Psychoville: Jelly (2009)
Mr. Jelly says that he has not owned a VHS tape since The Shawshank Redemption.
Mr. Jelly says that he has not owned a VHS tape since The Shawshank Redemption.
Psych: High Noon-ish (2009)
Gus begins to dig a hole with a spoon and adds, "It worked for Tim Robbins in 'Shawshank Redemption.'"
Gus begins to dig a hole with a spoon and adds, "It worked for Tim Robbins in 'Shawshank Redemption.'"
Robot Chicken: Cannot Be Erased, So Sorry (2009)
A monkey commits suicide the same way as in a scene from this movie
A monkey commits suicide the same way as in a scene from this movie
Entourage: Security Briefs (2009)
mentioned by Darabont
mentioned by Darabont
Cougar Town: Don't Come Around Here No More (2009)
Jules offers the 'Shawshank experience' to lure Andy and Bobby back from watching 'Rudy' at Grayson's. Andy reenacts Andy Dufresne's crawling through the sewage pipeline.
Jules offers the 'Shawshank experience' to lure Andy and Bobby back from watching 'Rudy' at Grayson's. Andy reenacts Andy Dufresne's crawling through the sewage pipeline.
American Dad!: Man in the Moonbounce (2009)
Stan encounters an older inmate in prison named Rivers who resembles Brooks and claims that he doesn't want to be released.
Stan encounters an older inmate in prison named Rivers who resembles Brooks and claims that he doesn't want to be released.
The Thick of It: Episode #3.6 (2009)
Malcolm mentions the film after initiating a lockdown.
Malcolm mentions the film after initiating a lockdown.
Multiplayer (2009)
Alec says The Shawshank Redemption is one of the few perfect things on Earth
Alec says The Shawshank Redemption is one of the few perfect things on Earth
Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 5 - Rise of the Pirate God (2009)
The poster in the cell is identical to Rita Hayworth's famous pose, it's in a jail cell, and it covers a wall that is revealed and zoomed through just like in the movie.
The poster in the cell is identical to Rita Hayworth's famous pose, it's in a jail cell, and it covers a wall that is revealed and zoomed through just like in the movie.
The Jay Leno Show: Episode #1.74 (2010)
Katie Couric mentions the film when asked to name 5 Morgan Freeman movies
Katie Couric mentions the film when asked to name 5 Morgan Freeman movies
You Don't Know Jack (2010)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.88 (2010)
Jay says it was so hot, people were sweating like Lindsay Lohan watching the film
Jay says it was so hot, people were sweating like Lindsay Lohan watching the film
Going the Distance (2010)
Erin's favorite movie
Erin's favorite movie
Packed to the Rafters: Live and Let Live (2010)
Rachel mentioned the movie.
Rachel mentioned the movie.
Saturday Night Live: Bryan Cranston/Kanye West (2010)
Mentioned by Emmanuel Rahm (Andy Samberg) in the cold opening
Mentioned by Emmanuel Rahm (Andy Samberg) in the cold opening
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Adventures of Mark Twain (2010)
Jaimetud says the voice of Mark Twain is provided by James Whitmore, who played Brooks in this movie
Jaimetud says the voice of Mark Twain is provided by James Whitmore, who played Brooks in this movie
Glee: Duets (2010)
when Kurt walks up to Sam in the showers, he says "Don't worry, I'm not going all Shawshank on you."
when Kurt walks up to Sam in the showers, he says "Don't worry, I'm not going all Shawshank on you."
Castle: Anatomy of a Murder (2010)
Castle refers to finding our "zihuatanejo" when looking over love letters from one person to another in prison. Castle then tries to explain what it is but Beckett's seen the movie.
Castle refers to finding our "zihuatanejo" when looking over love letters from one person to another in prison. Castle then tries to explain what it is but Beckett's seen the movie.
Modern Family: Unplugged (2010)
"We've been Shawshanked"
"We've been Shawshanked"
Midnight Movie Review: Halloween Horror Top 25, nr. 11: The Mist (2010)
Overview on Stephen King adaptions
Overview on Stephen King adaptions
Supernatural: Caged Heat (2010)
mentioned by Dean
mentioned by Dean
How I Met Your Mother: Last Words (2011)
Robin is asked if she can "get things" and replies, that she can "locate certain things from time to time", referencing the very first dialogue between Andy and Red in The Shawshank Redemption
Robin is asked if she can "get things" and replies, that she can "locate certain things from time to time", referencing the very first dialogue between Andy and Red in The Shawshank Redemption
Happy Endings: The Shershow Redemption (2011)
Title reference.
Title reference.
Weeds: From Trauma Cometh Something (2011)
Shawshank mentioned
Shawshank mentioned
Conan: The LOL from Hell O Hell (2011)
'Get busy living' quote used by Morgan Freeman impersonator
'Get busy living' quote used by Morgan Freeman impersonator
A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King (2011)
Stephen King discusses film adaptations of his novels that he enjoys
Stephen King discusses film adaptations of his novels that he enjoys
Hollywood's Top Ten: Movies to Warm Your Heart (2011)
Honorable mention
Honorable mention
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.106 (2012)
Jimmy Fallon compares talking to other kids through a backyard fence as a child to "Shawshank"
Jimmy Fallon compares talking to other kids through a backyard fence as a child to "Shawshank"
The Cleveland Show: The Men in Me (2012)
"Shawshankin' "
"Shawshankin' "
Features
Gilda (1946)
The Rita Hayworth movie that the prisoners watch
The Rita Hayworth movie that the prisoners watch
Featured in
Siskel & Ebert: Why Gump, Why Now? (1994)
Clips appear in the teaser.
Clips appear in the teaser.
The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (1995)
clips
clips
The Race to Save 100 Years (1997)
Zomergasten: Episode #11.3 (1998)
A fragment of this film is shown in this episode
A fragment of this film is shown in this episode
Rita (2003)
Hope Springs Eternal: A Look Back at 'The Shawshank Redemption' (2004)
clips shown
clips shown
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006)
clips
clips
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006)
This film is #23 on the list.
This film is #23 on the list.
50 Films to See Before You Die (2006)
Clips shown.
Clips shown.
A Current Affair: ACA by Request (2006)
Some clips from this movie are shown during an interview with Tim Robbins.
Some clips from this movie are shown during an interview with Tim Robbins.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007)
This film is #72 on the list.
This film is #72 on the list.
20 to 1: Movie Heroes & Villains (2007)
Some clips from this movie are shown in a segment on Andy Dufresne.
Some clips from this movie are shown in a segment on Andy Dufresne.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Zombieland/A Serious Man/Whip It (2009)
How to Escape Prison segment
How to Escape Prison segment
The Jay Leno Show: Episode #1.57 (2009)
a clip is shown in a montage of Morgan Freeman movies
a clip is shown in a montage of Morgan Freeman movies
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.5 (2010)
a clip is shown in a montage of Morgan Freeman films
a clip is shown in a montage of Morgan Freeman films
Great Movie Mistakes (2010)
Clips of mistakes shown
Clips of mistakes shown
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.9 (2010)
a clip is shown in a montage of Morgan Freeman films
a clip is shown in a montage of Morgan Freeman films
Hollywood's Top Ten: Stephen King Movies (2011)
#1
#1
Spoofed in
Duke Nukem 3D (1996)
The hole behind the poster in the jail cell on "Death Row"
The hole behind the poster in the jail cell on "Death Row"
Spy Hard (1996)
Half Baked (1998)
Muppets from Space (1999)
South Park: Cartman's Silly Hate Crime 2000 (2000)
before cartman is about to ride on the sled near the end of the episode he has a monologue about 'life on the outside' similar to red at the end of shawshank redemption
before cartman is about to ride on the sled near the end of the episode he has a monologue about 'life on the outside' similar to red at the end of shawshank redemption
Chicken Run (2000)
Poster scene and heavy rain
Poster scene and heavy rain
Scary Movie (2000)
Right before Cindy is hit by a car in the last scene, she holds her hands up to the sky while standing in the street as the camera pulls back
Right before Cindy is hit by a car in the last scene, she holds her hands up to the sky while standing in the street as the camera pulls back
The SharkTank Redemption (2000)
Super Troopers (2001)
The Slim Shady Show (2001)
One episode, entitled "The Slimshank Redemption", directly spoofs The Shawshank Redemption (1994).
One episode, entitled "The Slimshank Redemption", directly spoofs The Shawshank Redemption (1994).
Arthur: Rhyme for Your Life/For Whom the Bell Tolls (2001)
William Carlos Williams and Binky escape prison through a hole dug in the wall that is hidden behind a Rita 'Hareworth' poster.
William Carlos Williams and Binky escape prison through a hole dug in the wall that is hidden behind a Rita 'Hareworth' poster.
Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002)
Drawn Together: The Lemon AIDS Walk (2006)
Wooldoor's narration after getting out of mall security is the same as brooks' when he gets out of shawshank
Wooldoor's narration after getting out of mall security is the same as brooks' when he gets out of shawshank
The Venture Bros.: Powerless in the Face of Death (2006)
The final shot of the Monarch escaping prison through a sewage pipe.
The final shot of the Monarch escaping prison through a sewage pipe.
Robot Chicken: The Munnery (2006)
Alfonso Freeman spoofs his father's character
Alfonso Freeman spoofs his father's character
Hallo Panda (2006)
Spoofs Andy's escape sequence
Spoofs Andy's escape sequence
SuperNews!: Shawskank Redemption (2007)
Parodies the plot, locations and characters of this film
Parodies the plot, locations and characters of this film
Family Guy: McStroke (2008)
The Monopoly man in prison complete with an impersonation of Morgan Freeman narrating.
The Monopoly man in prison complete with an impersonation of Morgan Freeman narrating.
Robot Chicken: But Not in That Way (2009)
The film is spoofed featuring characters from the Batman comics.
The film is spoofed featuring characters from the Batman comics.
Observe and Report (2009)
The letter from Mexico is a spoof of the letter in Shawshank.
The letter from Mexico is a spoof of the letter in Shawshank.
Family Guy: Three Kings (2009)
The third segment spoofs this movie.
The third segment spoofs this movie.
The Simpsons: American History X-cellent (2010)
The prison warden character spoofs Warden Norton from "The Shawshank Redemption"; Mr. Burns's cellmate has a Rita Hayworth poster in his cell that hides a crucifix on the wall.
The prison warden character spoofs Warden Norton from "The Shawshank Redemption"; Mr. Burns's cellmate has a Rita Hayworth poster in his cell that hides a crucifix on the wall.
Torrente 4 (2011)
scenes spoofed
scenes spoofed
company.