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The Shawshank Redemption Filming Locations

10 locations · 2 countries

Every Shawshank Redemption filming location we can point at on a map, with the coordinates, what was shot there, and whether you can actually get in. Tap any one for directions.

The Shawshank Redemption filming location

Where was The Shawshank Redemption filmed?

The Shawshank Redemption was filmed in the United States and VI. We hold 10 confirmed locations, including Ohio State Reformatory, Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge and Pugh Cabin. 8 of them are open to visitors.

On screen: Shawshank State Prison is Ohio State Reformatory, Mansfield, Zihuatanejo is Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, Frederiksted, the golf pro's house is Pugh Cabin, Lucas and Shawshank Prison woodwork shop is 228 South 8th Street, Upper Sandusky.

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Where was The Shawshank Redemption filmed?
The Shawshank Redemption was filmed in the United States and VI. We hold 10 confirmed locations, including Ohio State Reformatory, Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge and Pugh Cabin. 8 of them are open to visitors. On screen: Shawshank State Prison is Ohio State Reformatory, Mansfield, Zihuatanejo is Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, Frederiksted, the golf pro's house is Pugh Cabin, Lucas and Shawshank Prison woodwork shop is 228 South 8th Street, Upper Sandusky.
Can you visit the Shawshank Redemption filming locations?
8 of the 10 locations are open to visitors. The rest are private homes, working studios or restricted sites — each page says which.
How many Shawshank Redemption filming locations are there?
We hold 10 confirmed locations across 2 countries.
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