The Shawshank Redemption
- Drama
- Crime
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 is a 1994 drama about Andy Dufresne, an upstanding banker imprisoned for murder who forms a transformative friendship with fellow inmate Red while navigating life inside Shawshank prison. Released in September 1994, this crime drama has become widely regarded as one of cinema's most acclaimed films, available across multiple streaming platforms and home media formats.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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Tim RobbinsAndy Dufresne
Morgan FreemanEllis Boyd 'Red' Redding
Bob GuntonWarden Norton
William SadlerHeywood
Clancy BrownCaptain Byron T. Hadley
Gil BellowsTommy
James WhitmoreBrooks Hatlen
Mark RolstonBogs Diamond
Jeffrey DeMunn1946 D.A.
Larry BrandenburgSkeet
Neil GiuntoliJigger
Brian LibbyFloyd
David ProvalSnooze
Joseph RagnoErnie
Jude CiccolellaGuard Mert
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The Shawshank Redemption — frequently asked
When was The Shawshank Redemption released?
The film was released on September 23, 1994.
What is the plot about?
The story follows Andy Dufresne, a banker imprisoned in the 1940s for murdering his wife and her lover, who uses his accounting skills at Shawshank prison while building a meaningful friendship with an older inmate named Red. The narrative centers on Andy's integrity, hope, and the unlikely bond that forms between the two men during his lengthy sentence.
Where can I watch The Shawshank Redemption?
The Shawshank Redemption is available on various streaming platforms, cable on-demand services, and physical media formats including DVD and Blu-ray. Availability varies by region and subscription service.
Is this a confirmed release or still in production?
The Shawshank Redemption is a completed and fully released film that has been available for nearly 30 years.
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