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Does Shawshank Redemption Have The Best Ending In Movie History?

Posted on 5/2/24 at 5:45 pm
Posted by SaintlyTiger88
Louisiana
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 5:45 pm
When it comes to the greatest endings in movie history, an ending that truly satisfies and rewards the viewers, one particular movie that always comes to my mind is Shawshank Redemption. I won’t say too much as to not spoil the magnificent ending for those who haven’t seen it, but I wanted to ask those who have if you agree with me that it is one of, if not the best, movie endings of all time?

Posted by kciDAtaE
Member since Apr 2017
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 5:49 pm to


Right up there with the final scene in Devil’s Rejects.
Posted by Kafka
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 5:53 pm to
Yes yes whatever you say
Posted by No Colors
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 6:33 pm to
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won’t say too much as to not spoil the magnificent ending for those who haven’t seen it


My teenagers have seen SSR like 3 times. Is there anyone who really hasn't seen it at this point?

The ending is great. Everyone loves a comeback story.

I would put it up there with The Usual Suspects. It was like the New York's Finest Taxi Service....everyone took it right in the arse. From the mayor on down. It was beautiful....
Posted by nealnan8
Atlanta
Member since Oct 2016
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 6:44 pm to
Other great endings:

The Usual Suspects
Saving Private Ryan
Fight Club
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Big Fish
The Truman Show
Posted by mizzoubuckeyeiowa
Member since Nov 2015
35798 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 7:03 pm to
It's always bothered me that they pan out so quickly and helicopter away in the final shot and then credits.

Do a Casablanca ending, have the bromance get some up close good lines in. dammit!

It's like a happy ending version of the sorrowful...The Third Man....

Posted by theunknownknight
Baton Rouge
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 7:12 pm to
No

The best ending in history is reserved for Rocky II
Posted by Freauxzen
Utah
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 8:19 pm to
No
Posted by BabysArmHoldingApple
Lafayette
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 8:25 pm to
You Maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!
Posted by AtticusOSullivan
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:56 pm to
Posted by Kafka
I am the moral conscience of TD
Member since Jul 2007
143053 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 10:03 pm to
quote:

The Best Ending In Movie History?
Posted by 3nOut
Central Texas, TX
Member since Jan 2013
29119 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 10:11 pm to
I don’t know that I would say “best” but for sure one of the most satisfying and fulfilling endings.

You’re completely happy with every outcome.
Posted by mauser
Orange Beach
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Posted on 5/3/24 at 1:47 am to
Hard to beat the end to The Godfather
Posted by dirtsandwich
AL
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Posted on 5/3/24 at 4:36 am to
Posted by cypresstiger
The South
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Posted on 5/3/24 at 6:14 am to
No
Posted by carhartt
Member since Feb 2013
7745 posts
Posted on 5/3/24 at 7:10 am to
quote:

I won’t say too much as to not spoil the magnificent ending for those who haven’t seen it,


If someone hasn’t seen it by know they don’t know good movies and they don’t deserve to see it.

It’s a masterpiece.
Posted by leeman101
Huntsville, AL
Member since Aug 2020
1523 posts
Posted on 5/3/24 at 7:41 am to
Eyes Wide Shut

There is something very important we need to do as soon as possible.

What's That?

F @ C K
This post was edited on 5/3/24 at 7:42 am
Posted by CocomoLSU
Inside your dome.
Member since Feb 2004
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Posted on 5/3/24 at 7:47 am to
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Does Shawshank Redemption Have The Best Ending In Movie History?

I don't know if it's the best, but it's certainly one of the most satisfying I think.
Posted by Kracka
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Aug 2004
40907 posts
Posted on 5/3/24 at 8:40 am to
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Does Shawshank Redemption Have The Best Ending In Movie History?


I hope
Posted by rebelrouser
Columbia, SC
Member since Feb 2013
10780 posts
Posted on 5/3/24 at 8:47 am to
Planet of the Apes is best as someone mentioned. Other good ones not mentioned The Sixth Sense, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Thing, Dr. Strangelove, and Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
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