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      The Shawshank Redemption

      1994, Drama, 2h 22m

      140 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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      Steeped in old-fashioned storytelling and given evergreen humanity by Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, The Shawshank Redemption chronicles the hardship of incarceration patiently enough to come by its uplift honestly. Read critic reviews

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      The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Poster Art The Shawshank Redemption (1994) The Shawshank Redemption (1994) (L-R) Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne and Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in "The Shawshank Redemption." (L-R) Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne and Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in "The Shawshank Redemption." A scene from The Shawshank Redemption. (L-R) Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne and Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in "The Shawshank Redemption." A scene from The Shawshank Redemption.

      Movie Info

      Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover and is sentenced to a tough prison. However, only Andy knows he didn't commit the crimes. While there, he forms a friendship with Red (Morgan Freeman), experiences brutality of prison life, adapts, helps the warden, etc., all in 19 years.

      • Rating: R (Prison Violence|Language)

      • Genre: Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Frank Darabont

      • Producer: Niki Marvin

      • Writer: Frank Darabont

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

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      • Box Office (Gross USA): $27.3M

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      • Distributor: Columbia Pictures

      • Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment

      • Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby A, Stereo, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR

      • Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

      Cast & Crew

      Tim Robbins
      Morgan Freeman
      Bob Gunton
      Clancy Brown
      Gil Bellows
      James Whitmore
      Mark Rolston
      Jeffrey DeMunn
      Frank Darabont
      Liz Glotzer
      David V. Lester
      Roger Deakins
      Thomas Newman
      Terence Marsh
      Peter Smith
      Michael Seirton
      Elizabeth McBride
      Kokayi Ampah
      David V. Lester
      Sue Bea Montgomery
      John R. Woodward
      Bruce Bell

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      • Oct 10, 2019

        Based on a novella by Stephen King, The Shawshank Redemption is a harrowing tale about the triumph of the human spirit. The story follows a banker named Andy Duphrane who's wrongfully convicted of killing his wife and her lover, and is sent to the Shawshank maximum security prison where he befriends another inmate named Red. Starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, John Sandler, and Clancy Brown, the film has an impressive cast that gives good performances. Additionally, screenwriter/director Frank Darabont does an excellent job at developing the characters and relationships; making the audience care about them and their plight. The set and costume designs too, are especially well-done; capturing the time-period and giving the prison a real, lived-in feel. Also, the score by Thomas Newman is emotionally evocative and has a soulfulness to it that heightens the material. The Shawshank Redemption is a remarkably compelling film with a powerful message.

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      • May 01, 2016

        One of the most satisfying films of all time, which holds its 'classic film' vibe strongly from start to finish.

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      • Mar 04, 2016

        Beautiful story filled with emotion and is a true testament to the human spirit

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      • Mar 03, 2016

        The Shawshank Redemption has great performances, extremely well written script and story all leading to a deeply emotional climax! One of the best dramas of all time!

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