Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - Shawshank Redemption (The) (1994)

R0 Scandinavia - Atlantic Film Extras: DISC ONE * The Film DISC TWO "Hope Springs Eternal: A Look Back at the Shawshank Redemption" documentary (31:01) "Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature" documentary (48:00) The Charlie Rose Show with Frank Darabont, Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman (42:19) Behind-the-scenes featurette (9:23) Interviews – Morgan Freeman (27:21) – Tim Robbins (20:54) Theatrical trailer (2:16) Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.75:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Package incorrectly mentions Region 2 only. Backcover mentions director's commentary, but it is not present on the disc. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Warner Home Video Extras: Theatrical trailer (2:12) Production notes Stills gallery Subtitles: English and French Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Snapper Case Buy this disc from and help support Rewind Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Warner Home Video Two-Disc Deluxe Limited Edition Extras: DISC ONE * The Film Audio commentary by director Frank Darabont Theatrical Trailer (2:11) DVD-ROM Weblink DISC TWO "Hope Springs Eternal: A Look Back At The Shawshank Redemption" documentary (30:58) "Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature" documentary (48:13) The Charlie Rose Show with Frank Darabont, Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman (42:18) "The Sharktank Redemption" Parody Film (24:43) Stills Gallery and Storyboards: – Stills Gallery – – "Tim Robbins" (1:04) – – "Morgan Freeman" (0:48) – – "Supporting Cast" (2:00) – – "Tim & Morgan" (0:32) – – "Behind-The-Scenes" (2:59) – Storyboards – – "New Fish Arrive" (3:59) – – "Bogs Takes a Fall" (4:30) 'Shawshank Collectibles' Promo (1:04) DVD-ROM Weblink In The Box: 96-Page Book "The Shawshank Redemption" ('BFI Modern Classics', by Mark Kermode) * The Original Soundtrack CD Subtitles: English, French and Spanish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Special Case Notes: 2-Disc Amaray (Keep) Case with Book and Soundtrack CD inside a Silver Cardboard Slipcase. Coded R1/R2/R3/R4. This version was recalled a few days before the release date, however, some copies were sold before that time. Therefore this item is extremely rare. Buy this disc from and help support Rewind Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Warner Home Video Two-Disc Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE * The Film Audio Commentary by Director Frank Darabont Theatrical Trailer (2:11) DVD-ROM Weblink DISC TWO "Hope Springs Eternal: A Look Back At The Shawshank Redemption" documentary (30:58) "Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature" documentary (48:13) The Charlie Rose Show with Frank Darabont, Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman (42:18) "The Sharktank Redemption" Parody Film (24:43) Stills Gallery and Storyboards: – Stills Gallery – – "Tim Robbins" (1:04) – – "Morgan Freeman" (0:48) – – "Supporting Cast" (2:00) – – "Tim & Morgan" (0:32) – – "Behind-The-Scenes" (2:59) – Storyboards – – "New Fish Arrive" (3:59) – – "Bogs Takes a Fall" (4:30) "Shawshank Collectibles" promo (1:04) DVD-ROM Weblink Subtitles: English, French and Spanish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Coded R1/R2/R3/R4. Buy this disc from and help support Rewind Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 France - TF1 Video Extras: Theatrical trailer (2 min) Cast and crew filmographies Subtitles: French (FORCED) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: French title: Les Evadés. This release is now OOP. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - EuroVideo Extras: Theatrical trailers Cast and crew info "Goof" listing (with direct access) Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround German Dolby Digital 5.1-EX German Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: German title: Die Verurteilten. Has a pitiful 8 chapter points for this massive 137min film. Read a review of this disc by Christian Bartsch @ Digital Movie Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Laser Paradise Extras: Cast & crew info 5 "goof" takes Shot film "Countdown" Subtitles: German Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround German DTS 5.1 German Dolby Digital 5.1 German Dolby Digital 2.0 surround Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - EuroVideo Limited Edition Extras: DISC ONE * The Film Audio commentary with director Frank Darabont DISC TWO Making-of featurette (21:38) The Charlie Rose Show (37:17) Storyboards: – Bogs Takes a Fall (3:25) – New Fish (3:04) Image galleries: – Behind the Scenes (2:10) – Morgan Freeman (0:44) – Tim Robbins (0:59) – Morgan Freeman & Tim Robbins (0:30) – Supporting Cast (1:49) Subtitles: English HoH, German, German HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround German Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Steelbook Notes: German title: Die Verurteilten. 2-disc Steelbook case. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Hungary - Ariel International Subtitles: English and Hungarian Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Hungarian Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Hungarian Title - "A Remeny Rabjai". Special thanks to Rewind user moldovia for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Italy - Cecchi Gori Home Video Extras: Interviews Theatrical Trailers Cast And Crew Filmographies Subtitles: Italian and Italian HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Italian DTS 5.1 Italian Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Italian Title - "Le Ali Della Libertà". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Japan - Pioneer Extras: Theatrical Trailers Cast And Crew Biographies Subtitles: Japanese Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Scandinavia - SME / Future Film / Atlantic Film Collector's Edition Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurette (4:00) "Production" featurette (5:23) Clips (highlights) (5:37) 8 interviews – Morgan Freeman (1:27) – Tim Robbins (2:03) – Clancy Brown (0:14) – Frank Darabont (7:12) – William Sadler (0:49) – James Whitmore (0:22) – Bob Gunton (0:21) – Niki Marvin (0:58) Theatrical trailer (2:07) Cast and crew biographies Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Picture quality is awful. Interviews are reported to be badly cut. Special thanks to Rewind user Phlaton for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Spain - JRB Extras: Theatrical Trailer (2mins) Cast And Crew Biographies/ Filmographies Awards/Nomination Notes Subtitles: English and Spanish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Spanish Title - "Cadena Perpetua". Also includes a Fullscreen Version. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Cinema Club Extras: Side One Fullscreen Version of The Film Sub Plots: - "Red's Parole Hearings" (5:26) - "Red and Andy's Friendship" (12:14) - "The 'Sisters'" (3:20) - "Red Gives Andy...Rita, Marilyn and Raquel Too!" (3:15) - "Funds, Funds and More Funds - The Library Grows!" (3:38) Theatrical Trailer (2:11) Interviews (5:25) Biographies: - Tim Robbins ('Andy Dufresne') (3pages) - Morgan Freeman ('Red') (4pages) - Clancy Brown ('Prison Guard: Byron Hadley') (1page) - Bob Gunton ('Warden: Samuel L. Norton') (1page) - James Whitmore ('Brooks Hatlen') (1page) Also Available Side Two* *Widescreen Version of The Film Sub Plots: - "Red's Parole Hearings" (5:26) - "Red and Andy's Friendship" (12:14) - "The 'Sisters'" (3:20) - "Red Gives Andy...Rita, Marilyn and Raquel Too!" (3:15) - "Funds, Funds and More Funds - The Library Grows!" (3:38) Subtitles: No Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: This disc is now OOP. Buy this disc from and help support Rewind Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - VCI Extras: Side One Fullscreen Version of The Film Sub Plots: - "Red's Parole Hearings" (5:26) - "Red and Andy's Friendship" (12:14) - "The 'Sisters'" (3:20) - "Red Gives Andy...Rita, Marilyn and Raquel Too!" (3:15) - "Funds, Funds and More Funds - The Library Grows!" (3:38) Theatrical Trailer (2:11) Interviews (5:25) Biographies: - Tim Robbins ('Andy Dufresne') (3pages) - Morgan Freeman ('Red') (4pages) - Clancy Brown ('Prison Guard: Byron Hadley') (1page) - Bob Gunton ('Warden: Samuel L. Norton') (1page) - James Whitmore ('Brooks Hatlen') (1page) Also Available Side Two* *Widescreen Version of The Film Sub Plots: - "Red's Parole Hearings" (5:26) - "Red and Andy's Friendship" (12:14) - "The 'Sisters'" (3:20) - "Red Gives Andy...Rita, Marilyn and Raquel Too!" (3:15) - "Funds, Funds and More Funds - The Library Grows!" (3:38) Subtitles: No Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: This disc was replaced by the cheaper Cinema Club Version (as Metrodome releases are replaced by the cheaper Prism Leisure Versions) and is now OOP. Buy this disc from and help support Rewind Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Carlton Visual Entertainment Limited Edition Extras: *Widescreen Version of The Film "Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature" documentary (48mins) Sub Plots: - "Red's Parole Hearings" (5:26) - "Red And Andy's Friendship" (12:14) - "The 'Sisters'" (3:20) - "Red Gives Andy...Rita, Marilyn And Raquel Too!" (3:15) - "Funds, Funds And More Funds - The Library Grows!" (3:38) Theatrical Trailer (2:11) Interviews (5:25) Biographies: - Tim Robbins ('Andy Dufresne') (3pages) - Morgan Freeman ('Red') (4pages) - Clancy Brown ('Prison Guard: Byron Hadley') (1page) - Bob Gunton ('Warden: Samule L. Norton') (1page) - James Whitmore ('Brooks Hatlen') (1page) Booklet and Postcard Set Subtitles: No Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Buy this disc from and help support Rewind Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Carlton Visual Entertainment Three-Disc Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE * The Film Audio commentary by director Frank Darabont Audio descriptive track New theatrical trailer (2:05) 8 Biographies Memorable Quotes (15 Isolated Audio Tracks) DISC TWO "Hope Springs Eternal: A Look Back at The Shawshank Redemption" documentary (31:01) "Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature" documentary (48:00) The Charlie Rose Show with Frank Darabont, Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman (42:19) Shawshank stills galleries: - "Tim Robbins" (0:48) - "Morgan Freeman" (0:37) - "Supporting Cast" (1:31) - "Tim and Morgan" (0:25) - "Behind the Scenes" (1:49) Shawshank storyboards (2 sequences) (5:25) DISC THREE Interviews: - Tim Robbins (27:21) - Morgan Freeman (20:54) - Bob Gunton (37:45) - William Sadler (32:24) - Clancy Brown (15:41) "Behind the Scenes" original on-location footage (9:23) Original theatrical trailer (2:16) 24-Page collector's booklet Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Special Case Notes: Packaged as a 3-Disc Digi-Stack. Special thanks to Rewind user TIMMIE* for providing these specifications.* Buy this disc from and help support Rewind Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Village Roadshow Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurette (5:26) Theatrical trailer (2 min) Picture gallery (22 images) Cast and crew biographies Cast and crew interviews Trivia Subtitles: No Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Read a review of this disc by Michael Demtschyna @ MichaelDVD Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Warner Home Video Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film Audio Commentary by Director Frank Darabont Theatrical Trailer DVD-ROM Weblink DISC TWO* "Hope Springs Eternal: A Look Back at The Shawshank Redemption" documentary "Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature" documentary The Charlie Rose Show with Frank Darabont, Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman "The Sharktank Redemption" Parody Film Stills Gallery and Storyboards: - Stills Gallery ---- "Tim Robbins" ---- "Morgan Freeman" ---- "Supporting Cast" ---- "Tim & Morgan" ---- "Behind-The-Scenes" - Storyboards ---- "New Fish Arrive" ---- "Bogs Takes a Fall" 'Shawshank Collectibles' Promo Subtitles: English and English HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R6 China - CAV Warner Home Entertainment Collector's Edition Extras: Disc One: * The Film Audio commentary with director Frank Darabont Theatrical trailer Disc Two: "Hope Springs Eternal: A Look Back At The Shawshank Redemption documentary (30:59) "Shawshank – The Redeeming" documentary (48:13) The Charlie Rose Show with Frank Darabont, Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman (42:18) "The Sharktank Redemption" parody (24:43) Stills Gallery: – Tim Robbins (1:04) – Morgan Freeman (0:48) – Supporting Cast (2:00) – Tim & Morgan (0:32) – Behind-the-scenes (3:00) "Shawshank Collectibles" promo (1:04) Subtitles: English, Simplified Chinese Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Special Case Notes: All special features are in English, with optional Simplified Chinese subtitles. Case type: Bible-like box containing an imitation rock hammer. The discs themselves are housed within Digipack casing, which is contained within the outer box. Also availabe in a cheap single-disc 'flipper' DVD, which contains the film split over both sides of the disc and no extras whatsoever. Special thanks to Rewind user David Chen for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: Draw

The new R2 UK 3-Disc SE from Carlton has DTS and the best set of extras; however, it misses the "Sharktank Redemption" parody, the OST and the 96-page book from the R1 LE (which is extremely rare), and is said to have slightly worse picture quality than the R1 SE and R4. A true fan may own more than one version. The R6 CE contains "The Sharktank Redemption", but doesn't include the OST and book that are contained within the R1 release.

See below for a comparison of the picture quality between the original R1 US, the R1 US SE/LE, the new R2 UK SE and the R4:
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- R0 Scandinavia- Atlantic Film - No cuts (136:40 PAL).
- R1 America- Warner Home Video - No cuts (142:05 NTSC).
- R1 Two-Disc Deluxe Limited Edition America- Warner Home Video - No cuts.
- R1 Two-Disc Special Edition America- Warner Home Video - No cuts (142:22 NTSC).
- R2 France- TF1 Video - No cuts.
- R2 Germany- EuroVideo - No cuts.
- R2 Germany- Laser Paradise - No cuts (136:21 PAL).
- R2 Limited Edition Germany- EuroVideo - No cuts (136:44 PAL).
- R2 Hungary- Ariel International - No Cuts.
- R2 Italy- Cecchi Gori Home Video - No Cuts.
- R2 Japan- Pioneer - No Cuts.
- R2 Collector's Edition Scandinavia- SME / Future Film / Atlantic Film - No cuts (136:43 PAL).
- R2 Spain- JRB - No Cuts.
- R2 United Kingdom- Cinema Club - No Cuts.
- R2 United Kingdom- VCI - No Cuts.
- R2 Limited Edition United Kingdom- Carlton Visual Entertainment - No Cuts.
- R2 Three-Disc Special Edition United Kingdom- Carlton Visual Entertainment - No cuts (136:16 PAL).
- R4 Australia- Village Roadshow - No cuts (136:29 PAL).
- R4 Special Edition Australia- Warner Home Video - No Cuts.
- R6 Collector's Edition China- CAV Warner Home Entertainment - No cuts (142:23 NTSC).
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Comparison added by Craig on 16/07/01
Comparison last updated by Markus_Lang on 16/11/12

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16/11/2012: Addition of the R0 Scandinavian and R2 LE German edition.
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Shawshank Redemption (The) (1994)

R0 Scandinavia - Atlantic Film

R1 America - Warner Home Video

R1 America - Warner Home Video
Two-Disc Deluxe Limited Edition

R1 America - Warner Home Video
Two-Disc Special Edition

R2 France - TF1 Video

R2 Germany - EuroVideo

R2 Germany - Laser Paradise

R2 Germany - EuroVideo
Limited Edition

R2 Hungary - Ariel International

R2 Italy - Cecchi Gori Home Video

R2 Japan - Pioneer

R2 Scandinavia - SME / Future Film / Atlantic Film
Collector's Edition

R2 Spain - JRB

R2 United Kingdom - Cinema Club

R2 United Kingdom - VCI

R2 United Kingdom - Carlton Visual Entertainment
Limited Edition

R2 United Kingdom - Carlton Visual Entertainment
Three-Disc Special Edition

R4 Australia - Village Roadshow

R4 Australia - Warner Home Video
Special Edition

R6 China - CAV Warner Home Entertainment
Collector's Edition

OVERALL: Draw

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