Storyline

Chronicles the experiences of a formerly successful banker as a prisoner in the gloomy jailhouse of Shawshank after being found guilty of a crime he did not commit. The film portrays the man's unique way of dealing with his new, torturous life; along the way he befriends a number of fellow prisoners, most notably a wise long-term inmate named Red.

Plot Keywords

wrongful imprisonment, prison, escape from prison, based on the works of stephen king, friendship between men, suicide by hanging, wrongful conviction, police brutality, 1940s, sexual assault, prison guard, infidelity, based on novella, first person narration, suicide, watching a movie, bromance, male nudity, 1950s, banker

Short Review

Cinematic alchemy of a kind that's all too rare, propelled by a supremely talented cast, a sumptuous score by Thomas Newman and a first-rate script and direction from first-timer Frank Darabont.

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Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : From $3.99 to rent, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership

2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 14.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 89.99, Track Hd Price: 14.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Hd Price: 89.99

3. Microsoft Store : Rent From $3.99

4. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 3.99]

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