R
Drama
Crime
The Shawshank Redemption
Release23 September 1994
Runtime2h 22m
Budget$25,000,000
Views16
DirectorFrank Darabont
ProducersNiki Marvin
87%
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A powerful, must-watch drama
Key highlights — Directed by Frank Darabont, this crime drama follows wrongly imprisoned banker Andy Dufresne as he adapts to life inside Shawshank prison. Career-defining performances from Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman anchor a story about integrity, friendship, and unquenchable hope. With a runtime of 2h 22m, it earns a strong 87% TMDB score.
Overview
The Shawshank Redemption (1994): Banker Andy Dufresne endures decades at Shawshank prison, building an unlikely friendship with Red. A powerful drama about hope and integrity.
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Tim Robbins Andy Dufresne -
Morgan Freeman Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding -
Bob Gunton Warden Norton -
William Sadler Heywood -
Clancy Brown Captain Byron T. Hadley
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If you love character-driven dramas with emotional depth, Andy and Red's decades-long friendship delivers one of cinema's most resonant tales of resilience. The film's message—captured in its tagline, "Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free."—makes it a rewarding watch that stays with you long after the credits.
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Fun Fact
Made on a $25,000,000 budget, the film underperformed at the box office on release but went on to become one of the most beloved dramas of all time, buoyed by strong word of mouth.
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