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    The Shining

    A masterpiece of modern horror.

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    ★ 8.2 /10 · 19,124 2h 24m·R
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    Synopsis

    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.

    DirectorStanley Kubrick
    WriterStanley Kubrick
    MusicWendy Carlos
    Top billed

    Cast

    Jack Nicholson headshot
    Jack Nicholson
    as Jack Torrance
    Shelley Duvall headshot
    Shelley Duvall
    as Wendy Torrance
    Danny Lloyd headshot
    Danny Lloyd
    as Danny
    Scatman Crothers headshot
    Scatman Crothers
    as Hallorann
    Barry Nelson headshot
    Barry Nelson
    as Ullman
    Philip Stone headshot
    Philip Stone
    as Grady
    The facts

    Details

    Released
    1980
    Status
    Released
    Runtime
    2h 24m · 144 min
    Rating
    8.2 / 10 · 19,124 votes
    Certification
    R
    Genres
    Horror, Thriller
    Languages
    English
    Production
    Warner Bros. Pictures, Peregrine, Hawk Films, The Producer Circle Co.
    Budget
    $19M
    Box office
    $45M
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    The Shining streaming availability varies by region. The "Where to watch" section on this page shows the streaming services that currently carry it in the United States, sourced from TMDB Watch Providers (data via JustWatch) and updated daily.
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    The Shining was released in 1980.
    Yes. The Shining is available to rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home in the United States. See the "Stream, rent or buy" section above for current pricing.
    The Shining has a runtime of 144 minutes (2h 24m).
    The Shining has an average rating of 8.2/10 based on 19,124 user votes (TMDB).
    The Shining grossed approximately $45M worldwide against a production budget of $19M.
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