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Where to Watch The Shining(1980)

A masterpiece of modern horror.

8.4IMDb
84%Rotten Tomatoes
68Metascore
HorrorThriller2h 24m

Looking for where to watch The Shining? You can currently find The Shining online through Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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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The Shining (1980), directed by Stanley Kubrick, is a horror film and is available to stream on 6 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.4/10 and 84% on Rotten Tomatoes from 18,827 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1980, it's a 1980s horror that continues to find new audiences through streaming.

The film stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, and Danny Lloyd. At 144 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.

The Shining isn't currently included with any US streaming subscription, but it's available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Misery and Red Dawn, both of which are available to stream right now.

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Frequently asked

  • No — The Shining isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
  • The Shining isn't currently included with a US streaming subscription. It may be available to rent or buy.
  • No — The Shining isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
  • No — The Shining isn't currently free to stream in the US.
  • The Shining runs 2h 24m (144 minutes total).
  • IMDb 8.4/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 68/100.

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