Copyright law protects creative works for the life of the author plus 70 years (in the US). The Shawshank Redemption was released in 1994. It will not enter the public domain until at least (95 years after publication under corporate copyright rules). For a film that still generates millions in streaming rights and Blu-ray sales, the copyright holders aggressively protect it.

When you search for The Shawshank Redemption on the Internet Archive, you will often find various results. However, it is important to distinguish between what is legally available and what is a user-uploaded file.

The Internet Archive is a platform for viewing and downloading public domain content. The site has a clear policy: you may only upload movies you own the copyright to or are in the public domain.

High-resolution scans of movie posters and press kits are common. The Legal and Ethical Context