Film · 1994 · Where to watch
The Shawshank Redemption
Updated November 2, 2026
Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.
The Shawshank Redemption is included with two subscriptions in the US — DirecTV On Demand and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel — plus six rent-or-buy options. Here is the full list and the cheapest way in.
Sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover, a reserved banker begins adapting to the harsh realities of Shawshank. He uses his accounting skills to assist prison authorities and gradually earns the respect of fellow inmates, forming a lasting friendship while holding on to hope.
- Year
- 1994
- TMDB rating
- 8.7/10 · 31.5k votes
- Genre
- Drama, Crime
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Rated
- R
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How to watch The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption is included with two different subscriptions — DirecTV On Demand and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel — so if you already pay for any of them there is nothing extra to buy.
To own it instead, you can rent from $2.99 on Google Play, Plex and Amazon.
Amazon, AppleTV and Fandango at Home stream it in 4K; the others top out at HD.
The film released in 1994, runs 2h 22m and is rated R.
Directed by Frank Darabont and starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton and William Sadler.
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Common questions
Is The Shawshank Redemption on Prime Video?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, The Shawshank Redemption is on Prime Video in the US to rent from $3.99.
Is The Shawshank Redemption on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, The Shawshank Redemption is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on DirecTV On Demand and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel instead.
Can I watch The Shawshank Redemption for free?
Not without a subscription. There is no ad-supported free stream in the US right now; the closest is a free trial on DirecTV On Demand and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel where one is offered.
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