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.

Director: Frank Darabont
Cast: Tim Robbins , Morgan Freeman , Bob Gunton , William Sadler , Clancy Brown , Gil Bellows , James Whitmore , Mark Rolston , Jeffrey DeMunn , Larry Brandenburg

Genres: Drama , Crime

Release date: 1994-09-23

Rating: 8.726

Runtime: 142minutes

Budget: 25M

Revenue: 28M

Production Companies: Castle Rock Entertainment

Reviews:

  • Justice Webb
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Martha Keller
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Milana Vaughn
    An intense thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Definitely worth a watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Luis George
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Lauryn Wilkins
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5