
1994 · Movie · 2h 22m · R
The Shawshank Redemption
CriticsCritics: 86
AudienceAudience: 9.5
Sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover, a reserved banker begins adapting to the harsh realities of Shawshank. He uses his accounting skills to assist prison authorities and gradually earns the respect of fellow inmates, forming a lasting friendship while holding on to hope.
You’ll like this if you enjoy patient, emotionally rich dramas about friendship, resilience, and hope, with memorable performances and a prison setting; Not for you if you prefer fast-paced stories or ambiguity.
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Cast
Morgan FreemanTim RobbinsBob GuntonWilliam SadlerClancy BrownGil BellowsJames WhitmoreMark Rolston
Director
Frank Darabont
If tonight is a The Shawshank Redemption night…
…these live in the same corner of my head.
Want one picked out for tonight?
Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.






