The Shining

Name: The Shining
Released: 1980-05-23
Rating: 8.2

8.2/10 (19,356)

·1980· 144 min

Director: Stanley Kubrick

"A masterpiece of modern horror."

Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.

Trailer

Cast

Jack Nicholson

Jack Torrance

Shelley Duvall

Wendy Torrance

Danny Lloyd

Danny

Scatman Crothers

Hallorann

Barry Nelson

Ullman

Philip Stone

Grady

Joe Turkel

Lloyd

Anne Jackson

Doctor

Tony Burton

Durkin

Lia Beldam

Young Woman in Bath

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Billie Gibson

Old Woman in Bath

Barry Dennen

Watson

In brief

The Shining (1980) is a horror, thriller film. With an average rating of 8.2/10 from 19,356 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 24min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Shining online?

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How long is The Shining?

The Shining runs 144 minutes (2h 24min).

What rating does The Shining have?

The Shining has an average rating of 8.2/10 based on 19,356 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Shining from?

The Shining was released in 1980.