The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is a drama and crime film with a runtime of 142 minutes. It holds an IMDb rating of 9.3 from 3.2M votes, alongside a TMDB score of 8.7. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community ratings below to see how The Shawshank Redemption scores across every source.
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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Grace Mwangi·1 year ago
10/10
The Shawshank Redemption is the rare film that genuinely earns its reputation. It is about hope in the face of despair, friendship in the most unlikely places, and the indomitable human spirit. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman have a chemistry that feels completely natural. The ending is one of the most satisfying in cinema history.
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Oliver Hayes·4 months ago
9/10
Stephen King's source novella is excellent but Frank Darabont's adaptation surpasses it. This is a film that improves with every viewing — details you miss the first time become meaningful on the second. The narration by Morgan Freeman is some of the finest voice work in American cinema.
Is The Shawshank Redemption (1994) worth watching?
The Shawshank Redemption holds an IMDb rating of 9.3 from 3.2M votes, so it's very well reviewed. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community scores above to decide.
What is The Shawshank Redemption's IMDb rating?
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) has an IMDb rating of 9.3 based on 3.2M votes.
How long is The Shawshank Redemption?
The Shawshank Redemption runs for 142 minutes (2h 22m).
