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The Shawshank Redemption

8.719942h 22mRMovieDramaCrime

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 Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and AMC in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Shawshank Redemption on Netflix?

No, The Shawshank Redemption is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

Is The Shawshank Redemption on Amazon Prime Video?

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

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