This film is the Bible of cinema and has been number 1 for years with an IMDb rating of 9.3. Know why you should watch The Shawshank Redemption.

News India Live, Digital Desk: When this film was released in 1994, it flopped badly at the box office. But today, even after 32 years, this film remains the world’s best film (number 1) with a rating of 9.3 on IMDb. Based on Stephen King’s novel, this film is a tale of hope, friendship and unwavering willpower that everyone should watch at least once. What is the story of the film? (The Story of Hope) The story of the film revolves around a banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), who is sentenced to life imprisonment in ‘Shawshank’ prison on false charges of murdering his wife and her lover. Example of Friendship: Behind the prison bars, Andy meets Red (Morgan Freeman), who smuggles goods inside the prison. A deep friendship blossoms between the two that lasts for decades. The Power of Hope: Even amidst the brutality of the prison and the corrupt warden, Andy never loses hope. One of his famous dialogues still inspires people, “Hope is a good thing, perhaps the best, and good things never die.” The journey from box office flop to ‘world number 1’. Surprisingly, this film had barely recovered its budget at the time of release. The reason for this was considered to be the tough competition at that time with films like ‘Forrest Gump’ and ‘Pulp Fiction’. But when it came on home video (VCD/DVD), it broke all the records of popularity. Why is this film special? Excellent climax: The end of the film gives such a ‘satisfaction’ to the audience which is difficult to express in words. It teaches that no matter how dirty the path is, the price of freedom must be paid. Voice of Morgan Freeman: The story narrated in the voice of Red (Morgan Freeman) in the film touches the heart of the audience. Corruption and Justice: A single man’s long and patient fight against the corruption within the prison is what makes this film great. Where can you watch it? (Where to Watch in India)If you have not seen this masterpiece yet, you can watch it on these platforms:Netflix: This film is available on Netflix in both Hindi and English languages.Amazon Prime Video: You can also watch it on Prime Video through rent or subscription.