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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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- Where can I watch The Shawshank Redemption online?
- You can stream The Shawshank Redemption on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Shawshank Redemption come out?
- The Shawshank Redemption was released in 1994.
- What genre is The Shawshank Redemption?
- The Shawshank Redemption is a drama and crime film.
- How long is The Shawshank Redemption?
- The Shawshank Redemption runs about 2h 22m (142 minutes).
- Who stars in The Shawshank Redemption?
- The Shawshank Redemption stars Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, and William Sadler.
- How is The Shawshank Redemption rated?
- The Shawshank Redemption currently scores 8.7 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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