The Shawshank Redemption
Matt
10/10
Haylie
N/A/10
Summary
Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.
Review
Perfect movie that is touching, sad, happy, inspiring about life in prision, friendship and hope. A staple on TBS, feel like most people have seen and love this movie for good reason. Fantastic ending too.
-Matt Schmit
Director
Frank Darabont
Starring
Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, Clancy Brown, Mark Rolston, James Whitmore, Gil Bellows, William Sadler
Awards
Oscars
- Best Picture. Niki Marvin, Producer (Nominated)
- Actor in a Leading Role. Morgan Freeman (Nominated)
- Cinematography. Roger Deakins (Nominated)
- Film Editing. Richard Francis-Bruce (Nominated)
- Music (Original Score). Thomas Newman (Nominated)
- Sound. Robert J. Litt, Elliot Tyson, Michael Herbick and Willie Burton (Nominated)
- Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published). Frank Darabont (Nominated)
Golden Globes
- Best Actor in a Leading Role - Drama: Morgan Freeman (Nomination) Screenplay: Frank Darabont (Nomination)
Trailer
Other Scores
91%
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| Year Released: | 1994 |
| Runtime: | 142 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Genre: | Drama Crime |
| Sub-Genre: | Buddy |
| Box Office: | $58.3 million |
| Budget: | $25 million |
| Franchise: | Stephen King |
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| Studio/Company: | Columbia Castle Rock |
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