The Shawshank Redemption turns Stephen King’s classic short story into a riveting not-so-short film. The epic prison drama, which clocks in at nearly two-and-a-half hours, stars Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins as inmates at a rough Maine prison overseen by a corrupt warden and brutal guards. The two strike up a friendship during their years behind bars, with both serving life for murder. The 1994 hit, which is largely considered one of the best movies ever made, combines King’s rich characters with a heartwarming story of friendship and perseverance.
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