The Shawshank Redemption

Name: The Shawshank Redemption
Director: Frank Darabont
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1994-01-01
Duration: 142 min
Rating: 8.7
Cast: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown

1994Dir. Frank Darabont2h 22m

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Runtime2h 22m

Released1994

Budget$25M

Box office$28.3M

DirectorFrank Darabont

About This Movie

The Shawshank Redemption is a slow burn, you know? It takes its time, weaving this rich tapestry of hope and despair. Frank Darabont really nails the atmosphere of the prison in the 1940s, with that gritty realism that feels almost suffocating. Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne is so understated, yet his quiet strength is magnetic. Morgan Freeman’s portrayal of Red adds layers of gravitas; his narration is like a thread throughout the film. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the themes of friendship and resilience to really settle in. Plus, the practical effects and the set design are top-notch, making Shawshank feel like a character in its own right.

Released in 1994, based on a Stephen King novella.Shot on location at the Ohio State Reformatory.Nominated for 7 Academy Awards but did not win.Features an iconic score by Thomas Newman.