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The Shawshank Redemption

8.719942h 22m14AMovieDramaCrime

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…

DirectorFrank Darabont
WriterFrank Darabont
ProducersNiki Marvin·David V. Lester

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Cast · Directed by Frank Darabont

TRTim Robbins
Tim Robbins
Andy Dufresne
MFMorgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding
BGBob Gunton
Bob Gunton
Warden Norton
WSWilliam Sadler
William Sadler
Heywood
CBClancy Brown
Clancy Brown
Captain Byron T. Hadley
GBGil Bellows
Gil Bellows
Tommy
JWJames Whitmore
James Whitmore
Brooks Hatlen
MRMark Rolston
Mark Rolston
Bogs Diamond
JDJeffrey DeMunn
Jeffrey DeMunn
1946 D.A.
LBLarry Brandenburg
Larry Brandenburg
Skeet
NGNeil Giuntoli
Neil Giuntoli
Jigger
BLBrian Libby
Brian Libby
Floyd

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The Shawshank Redemption — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shawshank Redemption?

The Shawshank Redemption is streaming on Crave and Starz in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Shawshank Redemption on Netflix?

No, The Shawshank Redemption is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Crave and Starz.

Is The Shawshank Redemption on Amazon Prime Video?

The Shawshank Redemption isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Shawshank Redemption for free?

The Shawshank Redemption is available on Crave and Starz in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.