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The Shawshank Redemption

“Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.”

8.719942h 22mDramaCrime
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The Shawshank Redemption at a glance

The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 drama and crime film, running 2h 22m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go and Now TV Cinema.

15 age rating2h 22mDramaCrime

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1994-09-23
Runtime
2h 22m
Genres
Drama, Crime
Director
Frank Darabont
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
8.7 / 10 · 31,768 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Tim RobbinsAndy Dufresne
Morgan FreemanEllis Boyd 'Red' Redding
Bob GuntonWarden Norton
William SadlerHeywood
Clancy BrownCaptain Byron T. Hadley
Gil BellowsTommy
James WhitmoreBrooks Hatlen
Mark RolstonBogs Diamond
Jeffrey DeMunn1946 D.A.
Larry BrandenburgSkeet
Neil GiuntoliJigger
Brian LibbyFloyd
David ProvalSnooze
Joseph RagnoErnie

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Where can I watch The Shawshank Redemption in the United Kingdom?

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Is The Shawshank Redemption suitable for children?

The Shawshank Redemption is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Shawshank Redemption about?

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…

How long is The Shawshank Redemption?

The Shawshank Redemption runs for 2h 22m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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