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The Shawshank Redemption: Free Streaming Now, Popularity Soars!

1/1/2026

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The Shawshank Redemption (1994 film) streams for free on Pluto TV and will join Peacock on January 1, 2026.
Frank Darabont directed The Shawshank Redemption, based on a Stephen King novella and starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
It initially underperformed at the box office.
It has since gained popularity, with a 9.3 IMDb rating and a 98% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, and its themes of hope and resilience resonate.

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Story summary

The Shawshank Redemption (1994 film) streams for free on Pluto TV and will join Peacock on January 1, 2026.
Frank Darabont directed The Shawshank Redemption, based on a Stephen King novella and starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
It initially underperformed at the box office.
It has since gained popularity, with a 9.3 IMDb rating and a 98% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, and its themes of hope and resilience resonate.