The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 Drama Prison film released on 23rd September; Frank Darabont directed the film which stars Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, and Bob Gunton. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $3,341,469 on its budget.
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.
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The Shawshank Redemption Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
3% 13-19
5% 20-29
18% 30-39
20% 40-49
10% 50-59
43% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
5% Female
95% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
5% Bad
3% Good
92% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
17% Prisoner
7% Prison Guard
2% Prison Warden
2% Lawyer
73% Unknown
The Shawshank Redemption FAQ
When was The Shawshank Redemption released?
The Shawshank Redemption was released on Friday September 23rd, 1994.
Who plays the lead role(s) in The Shawshank Redemption?
The lead role is played by Tim Robbins in the role of Andy Dufresne.
How much did The Shawshank Redemption cost to make?
The budget was $25,000,000.
How much money did The Shawshank Redemption make?
The worldwide revenue was $28,341,469.
Is The Shawshank Redemption on Netflix?
No, The Shawshank Redemption is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is The Shawshank Redemption on Amazon Prime?
No, The Shawshank Redemption is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is The Shawshank Redemption on Disney Plus?
No, The Shawshank Redemption is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States