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The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - Where to Watch

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Can’t wait to check out 'The Shawshank Redemption' at home? Here are ways to watch including rental, purchase, and subscription options, all in one place. Right now in the US, 'The Shawshank Redemption' is available to rent, buy, or stream with a subscription on Microsoft Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Prime Video, Spectrum On Demand, Plex, YouTube.

Here are some useful notes to know before watching 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 is based on reviews from 30,060 engaged users.

Let’s set the scene for you... 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."

'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

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