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Where to Watch The Shining (1980) in the US
- 1980
- R
- 2h 26m
- 8.4IMDb
- 84%Rotten Tomatoes
- 68Metascore
The Shining is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
Haunted by a persistent writer's block, the aspiring author and recovering alcoholic, Jack Torrance, drags his wife, Wendy, and his gifted son, Danny, up snow-capped Colorado's secluded Overlook Hotel after taking up a job as an off-season caretaker. As the cavernous hotel shuts down for the season, the manager gives Jack a grand tour, and the facility's chef, the ageing Mr Hallorann, has a fascinating chat with Danny about a rare psychic gift called "The Shining", making sure to warn him about the hotel's abandoned rooms, and, in particular, the off-limits Room 237. However, instead of overcoming the dismal creative rut, little by little, Jack starts losing his mind, trapped in an unforgiving environment of seemingly endless snowstorms, and a gargantuan silent prison riddled with strange occurrences and eerie visions. Now, the incessant voices inside Jack's head demand sacrifice. Is Jack capable of murder?
Cast and crew
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Writer
- Stephen King, Stanley Kubrick, Diane Johnson
- Starring
- Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd
Details
- Release date
- Jun 13, 1980
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
- Box office
- $47,194,352
- Awards
- 6 wins & 9 nominations total
Where to Watch The Shining (1980) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Shining in the United States?
- The Shining is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD) and HBO Max (4K). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Shining or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD) and HBO Max (4K). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Shining for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for The Shining in the United States.
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