The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
R 14 Oct 1994 • Drama • 2h 22m
Chronicles the experiences of a formerly successful banker as a prisoner in the gloomy jailhouse of Shawshank after being found guilty of a crime he did not commit. The film portrays the man's unique way of dealing with his new, torturous life; along the way he befriends a number of fellow prisoners, most notably a wise long-term inmate named Red.
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Language:
English
Awards:
Nominated for 7 Oscars. 21 wins & 42 nominations total
Country:
United States
Metacritic Score:
82
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Box Office Total:
$28,767,189