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: 8.731

Runtime: 142minutes

Budget: 25M

Revenue: 28M

Production Companies: Castle Rock Entertainment

Reviews:

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

  • Kelvin Wiley
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

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

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

  • Marisol Curry
    Way too long and dragged out. It had potential, but it lost me halfway through.
    Rating: 2