The Shawshank Redemption(1994)
“Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.”
Overview
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.
Director
Frank Darabont
Studio
Castle Rock Entertainment
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$28M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1994
Runtime
2h 22m
Language
English
Rating
8.7 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$28M
Production Companies
Castle Rock Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shawshank Redemption?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Shawshank Redemption (1994).
What is The Shawshank Redemption about?▼
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.
Who directed The Shawshank Redemption?▼
The Shawshank Redemption was directed by Frank Darabont and released in 1994. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is The Shawshank Redemption?▼
The Shawshank Redemption has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
Who stars in The Shawshank Redemption?▼
The cast of The Shawshank Redemption includes 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 and more.
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