Frank Darabont’s The Shawshank Redemption is returning to cinemas across the UAE from 5 November, thirty-two years after its original release. Front Row Filmed Entertainment is bringing the film back for a new generation of audiences and for longtime fans who want to see it on the big screen once more.
Starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, the drama has been nominated for seven Academy Awards and, according to the release, is currently ranked No. 1 on IMDb’s Top 250 Movies of All Time. The cast also includes Clancy Brown and Bob Gunton.
The story
After banker Andy Dufresne is sentenced to life in Shawshank Prison, he forms an unlikely friendship with fellow inmate Red and holds onto hope amid the brutality and corruption of prison life. The film is listed as a drama.
The release calls it one of the most beloved films in cinema history and says it has become synonymous with hope, friendship and resilience, which makes this a rare chance to revisit it on the big screen. Frank Darabont directed the film.
Planning your November
Front Row Filmed Entertainment is bringing The Shawshank Redemption back to the big screen, in cinemas across the UAE from 5 November 2026. The release does not name the cinemas, the showtimes or the ticket prices, so check your local cinema’s listings for sessions and booking. You can watch the trailer on YouTube.
For more ideas around the same dates, see Dubai This Week, our guide to long weekends in the UAE and the Plaza Season at Uptown Dubai, which includes film among its events.
The Shawshank Redemption re-release: Details
- When: In cinemas from 5 November 2026
- Where: Cinemas across the UAE. The release names no venues, showtimes or prices
- Director: Frank Darabont
- Starring: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Clancy Brown, Bob Gunton
- Genre: Drama
- Distributor: Front Row Filmed Entertainment
- Trailer: youtu.be/bYpJwdYU7e0
Image: courtesy of Front Row Filmed Entertainment.