The Shining
1980, English. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Absolute Cinema
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8.2/10 from 19,600 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 23 May 1980
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Stanley Kubrick, Diane Johnson
- Budget
- $19M
- Box office
- $50M
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The Shining: quick answers
Is The Shining worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 19,600 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Shining?
The Shining runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Does The Shining have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Shining. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Shining suitable for kids?
The Shining is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Shining?
If you liked The Shining, try The Fury, The Black Phone, The Deliverance.
Who directed The Shining?
The Shining (1980) was directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd.