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January 1, 1994
The Shawshank Redemption
R2h 22m· Dir. Frank Darabont
MovieGuide® family rating
Excessive sex, violence, immorality, and/or worldview problems. (Sometimes excessive content such as violence is in otherwise redemptive movies.)
Violence
Heavy
Sex
Moderate
Language
Heavy
Nudity
Moderate
Substances
None
Occult / Magic
None
FriendshipPerseverancePurpose & MeaningHealing & Growth
Released
January 1, 1994
Director
Frank Darabont
Cast
Cast details unavailable
About the film
Two imprisoned men bond over years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.
Why it inspires
Hope is a muscle. Andy and Red prove that dignity, friendship, and patience can outlast concrete walls.
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