A deeply poignant tale of the human spirit, told through the unlikely friendship of two men incarcerated together, discovering hope is the ultimate means of survival—with a little help from Rita Hayworth.
Internationally acclaimed actors Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman star in a compelling drama of hope, friendship, and atonement behind the walls of a maximum security prison in The Shawshank Redemption. Red (Freeman), serving a life sentence, and Andy Dufresne (Robbins), a mild-mannered banker wrongly convicted of murder, forge an unlikely bond that will span more than 20 years. Under horrifying conditions and the ever-present threat of violence, two lifers reclaim their souls and find freedom within their hearts while languishing in the U.S. carceral system. Based on the novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King. [142 min; drama; English]
"The Shawshank Redemption is not only still one of the best Stephen King adaptations, but also a wonderful exploration of hope." — Grant Hermanns, Screen Rant
"[Cinematographer Roger] Deakins’s work here began his run of 16 Oscar nominations... it’s a crucial part of Shawshank’s enduring legacy." — Adam Kempenaar, Filmmspotting
"[Director Frank] Darabont cut right to the heart of a flock of human birds trapped in a giant cage, under the watch of a corrupt warden and terrifyingly sinister guard. It was serious, certain, and made you laugh. Freeman's legend has never shined brighter." — Dan Buffa, Ramble On With Buffa
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