The Shawshank Redemption
1994
Drama / Crime
2h22
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.
Community Reviews
Viewers are overwhelmingly moved by 'The Shawshank Redemption', praising its profound themes of hope, friendship, and redemption amidst the harsh realities of prison life. The performances by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman are consistently lauded as exceptional, contributing deeply to the film's emotional impact. While the narrative pacing is deliberate, leading to a transformative and uplifting conclusion, it captivates and engages, leaving many to describe the film as a life-changing experience.
👍 Exceptional performances enhance deep themes.
👎 Pacing may feel slow to some viewers.
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185 reviews
Imagine crawling through 500 yards of filth just to watch this movie again — worth it.
One of the best movie of all time
Watched it again with our sone. Sooooo goood!
un classique de Stefen King ✨
Get busy living or get busy dying ❤️
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Imagine crawling through 500 yards of filth just to watch this movie again — worth it.
One of the best movie of all time
Watched it again with our sone. Sooooo goood!
un classique de Stefen King ✨
Get busy living or get busy dying ❤️
Sous les conseils de ma maman 🫶🏼 et effectivement c’est un très bon film je conseil, en même temps Morgan Freeman..
