The Shawshank Redemption
“Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 English-language drama and crime film directed by Frank Darabont. The cast is led by Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton. It has a runtime of 2h 22m. Viewers rate it 8.7/10 across 30600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Shawshank Redemption was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on September 23, 1994, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $28 million worldwide.
- Director
- Frank Darabont
- Writers
- Frank Darabont
- Release date
- September 23, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $28 million
- Production
- Castle Rock Entertainment
The Shawshank Redemption cast & crew
The Shawshank Redemption was directed by Frank Darabont and written by Frank Darabont.
The cast features 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 Gil Bellows as Tommy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Roger Deakins, and it was produced by Niki Marvin and David V. Lester.
Is The Shawshank Redemption worth watching?
The Shawshank Redemption holds an audience score of 8.7/10 from 30,601 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 2h 22m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, The Shawshank Redemption is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Shawshank Redemption
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Cast of The Shawshank Redemption
Tim Robbins
Andy Dufresne
Morgan Freeman
Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding
Bob Gunton
Warden Norton
William Sadler
Heywood
Clancy Brown
Captain Byron T. Hadley
Gil Bellows
Tommy
James Whitmore
Brooks Hatlen
Mark Rolston
Bogs Diamond
Jeffrey DeMunn
1946 D.A.
Larry Brandenburg
Skeet
Neil Giuntoli
Jigger
Brian Libby
Floyd
The Shawshank Redemption — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Shawshank Redemption in United States?
The Shawshank Redemption is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Shawshank Redemption in?
The Shawshank Redemption is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Shawshank Redemption?
The Shawshank Redemption runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
▸What is The Shawshank Redemption rated?
The Shawshank Redemption is rated R. It holds a 8.7/10 audience score from 30,601 ratings.
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