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The Shawshank Redemption (1994): movie guide
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is a Drama, Crime running about 142 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 8.7/10 from 31,818 votes. Notable cast includes Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1994-09-23
- Runtime: 142 min
- TMDB: 8.7/10
- Genres: Drama, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1994-09-23
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What is The Shawshank Redemption about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Shawshank Redemption features Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1994-09-23. Runtime: 142 minutes. TMDB score: 8.7/10 (31,818 votes). Genres: Drama, Crime. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Shawshank Redemption?
- The Shawshank Redemption is listed as Drama, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is The Shawshank Redemption?
- The Shawshank Redemption runs about 142 minutes.
- Who stars in The Shawshank Redemption?
- Cast highlights include Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Shawshank Redemption?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
