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: 8.712

Runtime: 142minutes

Budget: 25M

Revenue: 28M

Production Companies: Castle Rock Entertainment

Reviews:

  • Sean Ibarra
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Sariyah Taylor
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Remy Wells
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5

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

  • Anais Hunt
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5