Andres Gomez
10/10A masterpiece. Kubrick chose a perfect cast and uses the timing and music to create a greatly opressing atmosphere. Nicholson is superb, but Duval and the kid are not less good.
Reviewed on November 5, 2012
The Shining(1980)
A masterpiece of modern horror.
8.2(19,335)2h 24m1980-05-23
HorrorThriller
The Shining 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.
The Shining (1980) is a horror and thriller film directed by Stanley Kubrick, released on May 23, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 24m. It stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd and Scatman Crothers. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 19,335 ratings.
- Director:
- Stanley Kubrick
- Writers:
- Diane Johnson, Stanley Kubrick, Stephen King
- Producers:
- Stanley Kubrick
- Cinematographer:
- John Alcott
- Composer:
- Wendy Carlos
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Peregrine, Hawk Films, The Producer Circle Co.
- Budget:
- $19,000,000
- Revenue:
- $50,312,025
- Status:
- Released
The Shining (1980) Trailer
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The Shining Videos & Clips
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He Saw it on the Television
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Jack's Interview at The Overlook Hotel
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Grady - You've Always Been the Caretaker
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Here's Johnny!
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The Shining Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Nicholson
as Jack Torrance
Shelley Duvall
as Wendy Torrance
Danny Lloyd
as Danny
Scatman Crothers
as Hallorann
Barry Nelson
as Ullman
Philip Stone
as Grady
Joe Turkel
as Lloyd
Anne Jackson
as Doctor
Tony Burton
as Durkin
Lia Beldam
as Young Woman in Bath
- Billie Gibson
Billie Gibson
as Old Woman in Bath
Barry Dennen
as Watson
Key crew
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, written by Diane Johnson, Stanley Kubrick and Stephen King, produced by Stanley Kubrick.
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The Shining Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 19,335 ratings.
John Chard
8/10This rum is red, man! In spite of author Stephen King not being happy with Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of his novel, The Shining (1980) has proved to be a critical and commercial darling. It may not be in the spirit that King wanted, but it's undeniably a skillful piece of film making, a mixture of beauty and terror, of bravura techniques and simple but effective scares. With quality acting performances to match…
Reviewed on November 1, 2015
JPV852
8/10Probably my favorite of the Stephen King adaptations (though not much for many of the others save for a one or two) but not amongst Stanley Kubrick's, watched this one for the first time in many years (maybe a decade) and while I did immensely enjoyed it, and really liked Nicholson towards the end, I never really bought into him early on. Still, atmospherically it was amazing and at times creepy. But can't place…
Reviewed on October 5, 2019
Manuel São Bento
10/10If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog :) With Doctor Sleep, an almost 40-year sequel to The Shining, being released this week, now it’s the perfect time to revisit one of the greatest horror movies of all-time, as well as one of the most influential directors ever, Stanley Kubrick. I know, I know… Spoiler-free? For a movie released in 1980? Well, first of all, there’s always someone…
Reviewed on October 30, 2019
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The Shining – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shining online?
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The Shining (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Shining?
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The main cast of The Shining (1980) includes Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers and Barry Nelson. The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Shining released?
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The Shining was released on May 23, 1980 and runs for 2h 24m.
Is The Shining worth watching?
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The Shining (1980) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 19,335 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Shining?
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Yes. The official The Shining trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.