The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) – Chronicles the experiences of a formerly successful banker as a prisoner in the gloomy jailhouse of Shawshank after being found guilty of a crime he did not commit. The film portrays the man’s unique way of dealing with his new, torturous life; along the way he befriends a number of fellow prisoners, most notably a wise long-term inmate named Red. ??J-S-Golden

Awards: 21 wins & 43 nominations total
Budget: $25,000,000 (estimated)
Worldwide Gross: $28,817,291
Soundtrack: If I Didn’t Care (by Jack Lawrence)