The Shawshank Redemption currently dominates The Pursuit of Happyness 87–13
Who do you think should win?
The Verdict Decade Duel
This matchup has 15 votes. The picture may shift as more people weigh in.
Old vs. new: The Shawshank Redemption (1994) brings legacy and reputation; The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) brings recency and modern craft. Voters decide which currency matters more. Voters have cast 15 votes on this matchup. The Shawshank Redemption leads 87% to 13%.
As drama films, The Shawshank Redemption and The Pursuit of Happyness are competing on the same turf. The vote comes down to which one captures what voters want from the genre.
A 73.4-point edge makes this one of the more lopsided pairings out there. The Shawshank Redemption at 87% is in control.
The Numbers
| The Shawshank Redemption | The Pursuit of Happyness | |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 87% | 13% |
| Overall Win Rate | 58% | 39% |
| Championships | 22 | 0 |
| Budget | $25M | $55M |
| Box Office | $28M | $307M |
Where This Matchup Sits
In Drama on BingeBracket: The Shawshank Redemption is in the top quarter and The Pursuit of Happyness is in the bottom quarter, out of 113 films.
The Shawshank Redemption at 87% doesn't leave much room for debate. This is one of the more one-sided results on BingeBracket.
The Shawshank Redemption brings 22 tournament titles into this matchup. The Pursuit of Happyness has none yet — a champion against a challenger.
The box office gap is clear: $307M for The Pursuit of Happyness, $28M for The Shawshank Redemption. But The Shawshank Redemption wins head-to-head despite earning less.
Voters who pick The Pursuit of Happyness decide in 1.7s; those who pick The Shawshank Redemption take 2.9s. One is a gut call — the other is a conviction vote.
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