# The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

> An unjustly imprisoned banker builds an enduring friendship and quietly preserves hope inside a corrupt institution designed to erase it.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/236

## Facts

- Runtime: 142 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Director: Frank Darabont
- Cast: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows, James Whitmore, Mark Rolston
- TMDB rating: 8.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111161/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: grim, melancholic, sincere, reflective movie night, classic drama night

## Synopsis

A tale of hope and resilience unfolds within the confines of a maximum-security prison, where friendship can flourish against all odds.

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