# The Shawshank Redemption (1994) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-shawshank-redemption-1994/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 92% |
| Critic Score | 91% |
| Audience Score | 98% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.7/5 |
| IMDb | 9.3/10 |
| Director | Frank Darabont |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 142 min |

## Quick answer

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) earns a 92% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. The ultimate crowd-pleaser — a prison drama about hope that IMDb voters elevated to all-time number one. Metascore 82/100. Directed by Frank Darabont.

## Critics consensus

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

## Synopsis

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

## Cast

Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Shawshank Redemption worth watching?**
The Shawshank Redemption holds a 92% Celluloid Score. The ultimate crowd-pleaser — a prison drama about hope that IMDb voters elevated to all-time number one.

**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.

**Who directed The Shawshank Redemption?**
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) was directed by Frank Darabont.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Shawshank Redemption?**
92% — the average of five public sources: critics 91%, audience 98%, Metascore 82/100, Letterboxd 4.7/5, and IMDb 9.3/10.

**Where can I watch The Shawshank Redemption?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Shawshank Redemption page for current options.

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