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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

Where to watch

Netflix

Availability shown for Uganda · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Frank Darabont

Tim Robbins

Morgan Freeman

Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding

Bob Gunton

William Sadler

Clancy Brown

Captain Byron T. Hadley

Gil Bellows

James Whitmore

Mark Rolston

Jeffrey DeMunn

Larry Brandenburg

Larry Brandenburg

Neil Giuntoli

Brian Libby

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The Shawshank Redemption — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shawshank Redemption?

The Shawshank Redemption is streaming on Netflix in Uganda, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is The Shawshank Redemption on Netflix?

Yes — The Shawshank Redemption is available on Netflix in Uganda as of August 2026.

Is The Shawshank Redemption on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Shawshank Redemption isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Uganda right now. It's on Netflix instead.

Where can I watch The Shawshank Redemption for free?

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