What genre is The Shawshank Redemption?

The Shawshank Redemption is categorised as Crime, Drama.

Who stars in The Shawshank Redemption?

Clancy Brown, William Sadler, Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Joseph Ragno appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Shawshank Redemption?

Frank Darabont directed The Shawshank Redemption.

How long is The Shawshank Redemption?

The Shawshank Redemption runs for 2h 22m (142 minutes).

Is The Shawshank Redemption worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 8.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Shawshank Redemption?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Name: The Shawshank Redemption
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1994
Duration: 142 min
Cast: Clancy Brown, William Sadler, Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Joseph Ragno

Movie 2h 22m ★ 8.7/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge

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Released in 1994, The Shawshank Redemption is a crime and drama movie. It is directed by Frank Darabont. The cast includes Clancy Brown, William Sadler and Tim Robbins. The running time is 2h 22m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.7 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about The Shawshank Redemption

What genre is The Shawshank Redemption?: The Shawshank Redemption is categorised as Crime, Drama.
Who stars in The Shawshank Redemption?: Clancy Brown, William Sadler, Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Joseph Ragno appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Shawshank Redemption?: Frank Darabont directed The Shawshank Redemption.
How long is The Shawshank Redemption?: The Shawshank Redemption runs for 2h 22m (142 minutes).
Is The Shawshank Redemption worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 8.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Shawshank Redemption?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.