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The Shining

“A masterpiece of modern horror.”

8.219802h 24mHorrorThriller
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The Shining at a glance

The Shining is a 1980 horror and thriller film, running 2h 24m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go and Now TV Cinema.

15 age rating2h 24mHorrorThriller

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1980-05-23
Runtime
2h 24m
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
8.2 / 10 · 19,643 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Jack NicholsonJack Torrance
Shelley DuvallWendy Torrance
Danny LloydDanny
Scatman CrothersHallorann
Barry NelsonUllman
Philip StoneGrady
Joe TurkelLloyd
Anne JacksonDoctor
Tony BurtonDurkin
Lia BeldamYoung Woman in Bath
Billie GibsonOld Woman in Bath
Barry DennenWatson
David BaxtForest Ranger 1
Manning RedwoodForest Ranger 2

Questions about The Shining

Quick answers
Where can I watch The Shining in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Shining is listed on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Shining suitable for children?

The Shining is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is The Shining on PelisPlus UK?

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What is The Shining about?

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.

How long is The Shining?

The Shining runs for 2h 24m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Shining trailer?

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