30 years on from its release, The Shawshank Redemption has only grown in reputation, but it has a few issues which often go overlooked. Frank Darabont’s Stephen King adaptation was nominated for seven Academy Awards. This success helped revive its reputation after an underwhelming run at the box office. The Shawshank Redemption had to compete with both Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction, so it took a little while for audiences to finally recognize the film’s quality. Decades later, The Shawshank Redemption is as popular as ever.