elshaarawy
9/10very good movie 9.5/10 محمد الشعراوى
Reviewed on April 29, 2016
The Shawshank Redemption(1994)
Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.
8.7(31,274)2h 22m1994-09-23
DramaCrime
The Shawshank Redemption 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 -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is a drama and crime film directed by Frank Darabont, released on September 23, 1994 with a runtime of 2h 22m. It stars Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton and William Sadler. Viewers rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 31,274 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Darabont
- Writers:
- Frank Darabont, Stephen King
- Producers:
- Niki Marvin
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Deakins
- Composer:
- Thomas Newman
- Production:
- Castle Rock Entertainment
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $28,341,469
- Status:
- Released
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Trailer
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The Shawshank Redemption Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Shawshank Redemption.
Official Trailer
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Original Theatrical Trailer
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Fresh Fish
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Brooks Was Here
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Red is Released From Prison After 40 Years
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Full Movie Preview
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Go There
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Music
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The Shawshank Redemption Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tim Robbins
as Andy Dufresne
Morgan Freeman
as Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding
Bob Gunton
as Warden Norton
William Sadler
as Heywood
Clancy Brown
as Captain Byron T. Hadley
Gil Bellows
as Tommy
James Whitmore
as Brooks Hatlen
Mark Rolston
as Bogs Diamond
Jeffrey DeMunn
as 1946 D.A.
Larry Brandenburg
as Skeet
Neil Giuntoli
as Jigger
Brian Libby
as Floyd
Key crew
Directed by Frank Darabont, written by Frank Darabont and Stephen King, produced by Niki Marvin.
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The Shawshank Redemption Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.7/10 from 31,274 ratings.
John Chard
10/10Some birds aren't meant to be caged. The Shawshank Redemption is written and directed by Frank Darabont. It is an adaptation of the Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. Starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, the film portrays the story of Andy Dufresne (Robbins), a banker who is sentenced to two life sentences at Shawshank State Prison for apparently murdering his wife and her lover. Andy…
Reviewed on July 10, 2016
tmdb73913433
6/10Make way for the best film ever made people. **Make way.**
Reviewed on November 11, 2017
thommo_nz
10/10There is a reason why this movie is at the top of any popular list your will find. Very strong performances from lead actors and a story line from the literary brilliance of Stephen King (and no, its not a horror). Sufficient drama and depth to keep you interested and occupied without stupefying your brain. It is the movie that has something for everyone.
Reviewed on May 1, 2018
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The Shawshank Redemption – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shawshank Redemption online?
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The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Shawshank Redemption?
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The main cast of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) includes Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler and Clancy Brown. The film was directed by Frank Darabont. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Shawshank Redemption released?
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The Shawshank Redemption was released on September 23, 1994 and runs for 2h 22m.
Is The Shawshank Redemption worth watching?
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The Shawshank Redemption (1994) holds an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 31,274 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Shawshank Redemption?
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Yes. The official The Shawshank Redemption trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.