Movie · 1980 · 144 min

The Shining (1980)

“A masterpiece of modern horror.”

8.2/10 · 19,667 votes

The Shining is a 1980 movie (Horror and Thriller). The Shining was directed by Stanley Kubrick. The Shining runs 144 minutes. It has an average rating of 8.2/10 from 19,667 viewers. In United States, you can watch The Shining on AMC.

Where can I watch The Shining

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Streaming services that carry The Shining, and the countries where you can watch it:

HBO Max 56 countries

Antigua & Barbuda, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Belize, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, El Salvador, Turks & Caicos Islands, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela

Universal+ Amazon Channel 10 countries

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Paraguay

HBO Max Amazon Channel 10 countries

Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Mexico, Netherlands

OSN+ 8 countries

United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia

Amazon Prime Video 5 countries

Australia, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, New Zealand

Viaplay 5 countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden

Netflix 3 countries

Andorra, Spain, Portugal

Amazon Prime Video with Ads 3 countries

Austria, Australia, Germany

Sky Go 3 countries

United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy

Amazon Prime Video 2 countries

Austria, Germany

Plot

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Shining?

In United States, you can watch The Shining on AMC.

Who stars in The Shining?

The main cast of The Shining includes Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers and Barry Nelson.

Who directed The Shining?

The Shining was directed by Stanley Kubrick.

When was The Shining released?

The Shining was released on May 23, 1980.

How long is The Shining?

The Shining runs 144 minutes.

Is The Shining worth watching?

The Shining has an average rating of 8.2/10 from 19,667 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked The Shining?

If you enjoyed The Shining, try Doctor Sleep, 1408, Burnt Offerings and The Fury.

Is The Shining on HBO Max?

Not in United States right now. The Shining is on HBO Max in: Antigua & Barbuda, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Barbados and Belgium (+48).

Is The Shining on Universal+ Amazon Channel?

Not in United States right now. The Shining is on Universal+ Amazon Channel in: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala and Mexico (+2).

Is The Shining on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Not in United States right now. The Shining is on HBO Max Amazon Channel in: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, France and United Kingdom (+2).