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The Shawshank Redemption / 1994

Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.

8.7 / 10 (30,192 votes)
15
142 minutes
DIRECTOR Frank Darabont
WRITERS Frank Darabont
CAST Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows, James Whitmore, Mark Rolston, Jeffrey DeMunn, Larry Brandenburg, Neil Giuntoli, Brian Libby, David Proval, Joseph Ragno, Jude Ciccolella
PRODUCTION Castle Rock Entertainment
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REVIEW & SYNOPSIS

Sinopsis

The Shawshank Redemption adalah sebuah Drama, Crime yang dirilis pada tahun 1994. “Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.” Film ini disutradarai oleh Frank Darabont dan dibintangi oleh Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown.

The Shawshank Redemption menghadirkan cerita yang mendalam tentang perjuangan, konflik, dan resolusi yang memukau. Dengan alur yang terstruktur dengan baik, film ini berhasil membawa penonton dalam pengalaman sinematik yang tak terlupakan.

Dari segi teknis, The Shawshank Redemption menawarkan sinematografi yang memanjakan mata, tata suara yang imersif, serta akting yang meyakinkan dari para pemerannya.

Secara keseluruhan, The Shawshank Redemption adalah Drama yang layak masuk dalam daftar tontonan Anda. Film ini tidak hanya menghibur tetapi juga memberikan pesan moral yang mendalam.

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elshaarawy 9/10
April 29, 2016

very good movie 9.5/10 محمد الشعراوى

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John Chard 10/10
July 10, 2016

Some birds aren't meant to be caged. The Shawshank Redemption is written and directed by Frank Darabont. It is an adaptation of the Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. Starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, the film portrays the story of Andy Dufresne (Robbins), a banker who is sentenced to two life sentences at Shawshank State Prison for apparently murdering his wife and her lover. Andy finds it tough going but finds solace in the friendship he forms with fellow inmate Ellis "Red" Redding (Freeman). While things start to pick up when the warden finds Andy a prison...

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tmdb73913433 6/10
November 11, 2017

Make way for the best film ever made people. **Make way.**

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thommo_nz 10/10
May 1, 2018

There is a reason why this movie is at the top of any popular list your will find. Very strong performances from lead actors and a story line from the literary brilliance of Stephen King (and no, its not a horror). Sufficient drama and depth to keep you interested and occupied without stupefying your brain. It is the movie that has something for everyone.

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Andrew Gentry
October 18, 2018

It's still puzzling to me why this movie exactly continues to appear in every single best-movies-of-all-time chart. There's a great story, perfect cast, and acting. It really moves me in times when I'm finding myself figuring out things with my annual tax routine reading this article, and accidentally catching myself wondering what my life should be if circumstances had changed so drastically. This movie worth a rewatch by all means, but yet, there's no unique vibe or something - there are thousands of other ones as good as this one.

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Matthew Dixon
July 30, 2019

I will not say that the film is predictable, because it is not quite so, due to the fact that we only know Andy’s intentions at the end, and during the film, it is important to understand that there was not a hint of it, but let's not forget our guys who so imprudently localized it. I will not be the first, but the word 'redemption' is translated as 'redemption'. I don’t know the reason why our localizers decided to spoil the impression to all Russian-speaking people.

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JPV852 10/10
September 18, 2021

First time seeing this in probably close to 20 years, maybe longer. Forgot how excellent of a movie this was, amazing all around from the performances, Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins especially, with a roller coaster of emotions. The writing (from Stephen King's novel) direction from Frank Darabont was precise and just all around fantastic. This is the very rare 5 star movies I've given but it is easily one of the best movies, right up there in my book with The Godfather. **5.0/5**

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LƛȤƛƦꪡƬƑ
January 14, 2023

No 1 movie for all the time

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drystyx 3/10
April 3, 2023

This is much more predictable and Hollywood than a King novel. This story of another man wrongfully in prison for murder joins the list of about every other movie about a man sent to prison for murdering his wife. And therein lies the problem. Most of the time, the killer is the husband, and most of the time the right man is in prison. Juries are now doomed to consist of several people who are brainwashed by this constant propaganda Hollywood gives us and think accordingly. People are not gods. They are souls and spirits that can only withstand so...

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Sanjeev0805
June 29, 2023

This movie is great

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CinemaSerf 8/10
August 26, 2023

Tim Robbins is wealthy banker "Andy Dufresne" who finds himself sentenced to life imprisonment after his wife and her lover are found murdered. The handsome "new fish" is initially the target of the "sisters" who would use him as they would like - but he fights back and gradually establishes a friendship with prison "scrounger" Morgan Freeman ("Red"). When he overhears the beastly prison guard captain bemoaning some tax problems, he, rather riskily, volunteers to help find a tax-free solution and is soon advising pretty much the whole place - including "Warden Norton" (Bob Gunton) on all things financial -...

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dumasori 9/10
January 27, 2024

**Watched it 32 times** Call me obsessed, but I have watched this movie 32 times (and counting) over the past 2 decades. One may wonder why? It is because every time I watch this movie, I learn something new from it. For example, despite being such a good friend of Red, Andy never shares his plan with him. This taught me that discipline and focus is vital for success. I can not praise enough the tight plot, direction, acting and everything. On my favorite movies list, this one certainly tops the chart.

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Angel Rodríguez 10/10
February 16, 2024

Amazing movie

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khanz1
July 12, 2024

This movie is an absolute masterpiece, blending deep emotion and powerful storytelling. It follows the journey of a banker wrongfully imprisoned, whose enduring hope and resilience inspire everyone around him. His friendship with a fellow inmate is heartwarming and beautifully portrayed, capturing the essence of human connection. The film explores themes of redemption and the strength of the human spirit, leaving a lasting impact. With unforgettable performances and a story that resonates on so many levels, it’s a film that stays with you long after the credits roll. I can’t help but give it a 10/10.

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Leezan 10/10
September 17, 2024

Simple, I would say, beauty in the art of cinematography and storytelling.

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sachin_13
November 21, 2024

The Shawshank Redemption is a timeless masterpiece, blending powerful performances with a poignant narrative about hope and friendship. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman deliver unforgettable performances, creating a deeply emotional story of resilience and redemption. With its captivating plot and profound themes, it remains one of the greatest films ever made.

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RalphRahal 10/10
December 21, 2024

The Shawshank Redemption is one of those timeless classics that pulls you in with its heartfelt storytelling and remarkable performances. At its core, it’s a story about hope, friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit, set against the bleak backdrop of Shawshank prison. Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne and Morgan Freeman as Red deliver deeply moving performances, capturing the bond that grows between two men confined by walls but freed by hope. Every scene feels purposeful, and the script, adapted from Stephen King’s novella, is simply brilliant in how it weaves small moments into a powerful narrative. One of...

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Kelvin_ricky 10/10
May 1, 2025

**Wow amazing movie **

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GenerationofSwine 10/10
May 26, 2025

Morgan Freeman plays a little red haired Irishman and no one cares. No one cares, and now when people across the globe read this segment in Different Seasons, they read it in Morgan Freeman's voice. It's sort of impossible not to. It was a race swap that not a single person complained about. It didn't really change the movie and one of the big reasons why it didn't change the movie was because the movie wasn't about the race swap and owning the fans of the IP like most every other race swap that people complain about and other people...

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M
February 25, 2026

Hope, strength of character, self-worth and the loss of it at the same time… friendship, brotherhood, and every human emotion in this life 🤍. On my first watch of this film, I had no idea about its ratings. Someone recommended it to me, and I started watching it just 15 minutes after that recommendation. When it ended, I felt I had just watched the best film of my life. When I later looked up its ratings, I discovered it ranks number one on many major review sites 👏 ,a well deserved achievement for such a great film.

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