Where to Watch The Shining (1980) in the UK

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 UK — common questions

Where to watch The Shining in the United Kingdom?

The Shining is available with a subscription or to rent in the United Kingdom. Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (4K), Now TV (HD), and Sky Go (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (4K), Prime Video (4K), Rakuten TV (4K), and Sky Store (HD).

Can I stream The Shining or do I have to rent it in the United Kingdom?

Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (4K), Now TV (HD), and Sky Go (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (4K), Prime Video (4K), Rakuten TV (4K), and Sky Store (HD).

Can I watch The Shining for free in the United Kingdom?

We have not confirmed a free option for The Shining in the United Kingdom.