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The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - Where to Watch

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Now, before we get into the basics of how you can watch 'The Shawshank Redemption' right now, here are some important points about the Castle Rock Entertainment drama flick. The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler has a R rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 22 min. The release date of the movie is October 14th, 1994. The movie received a user score of 87/100 on TMDb, which reflects reviews from 29,495 engaged users.

Looking for a quick synopsis? Here's the plot: "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."

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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'The Shawshank Redemption' on each platform when they are available. 'The Shawshank Redemption' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Microsoft Store, and Microsoft Store in the US.

'The Shawshank Redemption' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on October 14th, 1994 - Buy The Shawshank Redemption Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting December 21st, 1999 - Buy The Shawshank Redemption DVD

Watch 'The Shawshank Redemption' In Theaters

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