The Shawshank Redemption (1994) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings
Quick Facts
| IMDb | 9.3/10 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 89% |
| Metacritic | 82/100 |
| Director | Frank Darabont |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Runtime | 142 min |
| Rated | R |
| Cast | Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown |
"Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free."
Should You Watch The Shawshank Redemption?
With an IMDb score of 9.3, The Shawshank Redemption is widely considered one of the best films in its genre. Critics and audiences agree this is essential viewing. A 89% on Rotten Tomatoes indicates strong critical support.
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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Ratings Breakdown
- IMDb: 9.3/10 from 30,005 votes — the broad audience consensus.
- Rotten Tomatoes: 89% — Certified Fresh by critics.
- Metacritic: 82/100 — weighted critic average.
- TMDB: 8.7/10 from 30,005 votes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shawshank Redemption's IMDb rating?
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) has an IMDb rating of 9.3 out of 10 based on 30,005 user votes.
Is The Shawshank Redemption worth watching?
With an IMDb score of 9.3 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 89%, The Shawshank Redemption is generally well-regarded and worth your time.
How long is The Shawshank Redemption?
The Shawshank Redemption has a runtime of 142 min. It is rated R.
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