The Shawshank Redemption (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 8.7
Released in 1994, The Shawshank Redemption is a drama and crime film directed by Frank Darabont, running about 142 minutes. “Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Framed 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.
Who’s in it. The Shawshank Redemption stars Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne, Matt Stone, Trey Parker and Mark Wahlberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, The Shawshank Redemption sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $28.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shawshank Redemption page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shawshank Redemption tend to enjoy The Godfather, Schindler's List, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shawshank Redemption (1994)?
- In US, The Shawshank Redemption is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shawshank Redemption worth watching?
- The Shawshank Redemption holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Shawshank Redemption?
- The Shawshank Redemption stars Tim Robbins, Matt Stone, Trey Parker, Mark Wahlberg and Morgan Freeman.
- When was The Shawshank Redemption released?
- The Shawshank Redemption was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.