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The Shawshank Redemption Review (1994) — 92% Celluloid Score

Directed by Frank Darabont · 1994 ·

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Answer Summary

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) earns a 92% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.Audiences (98%) responded more warmly than critics (91%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

92%
Celluloid Score Celluloid Pick

Five-source breakdown

91% Critic Score
98% Audience
82 Metascore
★★★★½ Letterboxd 4.7
9.3 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 22m
Cast
Tim Robbins , Morgan Freeman , Bob Gunton

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (91% positive).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (98%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.7/5).
  • IMDb users score it 9.3/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is The Shawshank Redemption worth watching?

    Yes — The Shawshank Redemption earns a 92% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.

    Critics Consensus

    The ultimate crowd-pleaser — a prison drama about hope that IMDb voters elevated to all-time number one.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Audiences (98%) responded more warmly than critics (91%).

    What is The Shawshank Redemption about?

    Two imprisoned men bond over years at Shawshank State Penitentiary, finding redemption through acts of common decency and quiet resistance to institutional cruelty.

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