In this 1994 film directed by Frank Darabont, the story follows Andy Dufresne, a banker sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary for the murder of his wife and her lover, despite his claims of innocence. Over the years, he forms a friendship with fellow inmate Ellis “Red” Redding, and the two navigate the harsh realities of prison life. The film stars Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, whose performances have been widely acclaimed. Although it did not win any major awards upon release, it has since become a beloved classic and is often cited as one of the greatest films ever made. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.