The Shawshank Redemption
Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.
19942h 22m8.7(30,995 votes)
DramaCrime
Synopsis
Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden. During his long stretch in prison, Dufresne comes to be admired by the other inmates -…
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is a drama and crime film directed by Frank Darabont. It stars Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, and Bob Gunton. The film runs for 2 hours 22 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.7 out of 10 from 30,995 votes.
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Director
Cast
Tim Robbins
Andy Dufresne
Morgan Freeman
Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding
Bob Gunton
Warden Norton
William Sadler
Heywood
Clancy Brown
Captain Byron T. Hadley
Gil Bellows
Tommy
James Whitmore
Brooks Hatlen
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Who stars in The Shawshank Redemption?
The Shawshank Redemption stars Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, and William Sadler, and was directed by Frank Darabont.
How long is The Shawshank Redemption?
The Shawshank Redemption has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes.
When did The Shawshank Redemption come out?
The Shawshank Redemption was released in 1994.
What genre is The Shawshank Redemption?
The Shawshank Redemption is a drama and crime film.
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The Shawshank Redemption holds an average audience score of 8.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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