The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American prison drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the Stephen King novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. The film stars Tim Robbins as Andrew "Andy" Dufresne and Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding. Nominated for 7 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 13 nominations.