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The Shawshank Redemption

Chronicles the experiences of a formerly successful banker as a prisoner in the gloomy jailhouse of Shawshank after being found guilty of a crime he did not commit. The film portrays the man's unique way of dealing with his new, torturous life; along the way he befriends a number of fellow prisoners, most notably a wise long-term inmate named Red. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit, release year 1994, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of The Shawshank Redemption

Chronicles the experiences of a formerly successful banker as a prisoner in the gloomy jailhouse of Shawshank after being found guilty of a crime he did not commit. The film portrays the man's unique way of dealing with his new, torturous life; along the way he befriends a number of fellow prisoners, most notably a wise long-term inmate named Red.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit, release year 1994, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1994
  • Released 14 Oct 1994
  • Runtime 142 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 9.3/10 from 3,182,645 votes
  • Metascore 82/100
  • Genres Drama
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States

Cast

Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton

Direction and writing

Directed by: Frank Darabont

Written by: Stephen King, Frank Darabont

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 7 Oscars. 21 wins & 42 nominations total

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