Movies like The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
9.3
R
Duration: 142min
Country: US
Original Language: en
Plot: Due to his wife's and her lover's murders in 1947, young banker Andy is sentenced to life in prison. Shortly afterward, Andy made an effort to become close to the well-known Red among the inmates, and the two grew to know one another. Andy then utilized his professional expertise to assist the prison administration in avoiding paying taxes and in money laundering while simultaneously earning the respect of the inmates through his interactions with Red. Though, like Rhett, he appeared to have moved from hatred of the wall to tolerance of it, his deep-seated need for freedom continued to drive him toward his aspirations.
Cast: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown
Keywords: based on novel or book, friendship, prison, corruption, police brutality, redemption, hope, delinquent, prison cell, parole board
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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)
7.5
NR
Genre: Drama
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Duration: 104min
Country: GB
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7
R
Duration: 92min
Country: GB
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X-Men: First Class (2011)
7.7
PG-13
Release Date: 2011-06-03
Duration: 132min
Country: US
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Cast: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis