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 Rating of 9.3 on IMDb It remains the world’s best film (number 1). 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)

story of the film a banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) The story revolves around a man who is falsely accused of murdering his wife and her lover and is sentenced to life imprisonment in ‘Shawshank’ prison.

Example of friendship: Andy’s meeting behind bars Red (Morgan Freeman) Who smuggles goods inside the jail. A deep friendship blossoms between the two that lasts for decades.

Strength 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 today “Hope is a good thing, perhaps the best, and good things never die.”

Journey from box office flop to ‘world number 1’

The surprising thing is that at the time of release this film had difficulty even covering its budget. 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 records of popularity.

Why is this film special?

Best climax: The end of the film gives the audience a ‘satisfaction’ which is difficult to express in words. It teaches that no matter how dirty the path is, the price of freedom is worth paying.

Voice of Morgan Freeman: The story narrated in the voice of Red (Morgan Freeman) in the film reaches into the hearts of the audience.

Corruption and Justice: What makes this film great is the long and patient fight of a single man against the corruption within the prison.

Where can you see? (Where to Watch in India)

If you haven’t seen this masterpiece yet, you can watch it on these platforms:

Netflix: The 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.