The Shining (1980)
📌 Available on Max and Prime Video🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story
A man's desperate grasp for stability crumbles into madness when isolation becomes a weapon at the Overlook Hotel. The Shining reveals itself through a child's supernatural gift, unraveling the darkness that consumes his father's mind while a mother fights desperately to save her family from the horrors closing in. Winter transforms into a descent through psychological terror, where the hotel's haunted halls mirror the dangerous depths of human descent.
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Supernatural mystery
92
Excellent match
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weight
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
119 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorStanley Kubrick
WritingStanley KubrickStephen KingDiane Johnson
CastJack NicholsonShelley DuvallDanny LloydScatman CrothersBarry Nelson
ProductionStanley KubrickJan Harlan
MusicWendy CarlosRachel ElkindRay Merrin
CinematographyJohn AlcottDouglas MilsomeMaurice Arnold
Where to watch The Shining
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Now available through 10 official offers on 2 platforms
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✨Availability Snapshot10 offers
The Shining is currently listed across official watch options including Max and Prime Video.
Subscription access may be available through Max, depending on your country and plan. Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Prime Video. Purchase starts from 6.99 GBP on Prime Video.
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📺Providers2🎟️Lowest rent3.49 GBP🛒Lowest buy6.99 GBP
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
✅Limited success2.36x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue moved beyond the budget with a reasonable margin
The release produced a positive commercial result, though not a major box office breakout.
Quick pulse
Limited success
💹 Return multiple: 2.36x📈 ROI: +136%🧾 Limited success
💰Budget
$19M19 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$44.8M44.8 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
✅Commercial gap
+$25.8M+25.8 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
✅Return multiple
2.36x2.36x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $19M • Revenue: $44.8M • Commercial gap: +$25.8M ROI +136%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Finished above budget with a reasonable gap.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Jack Nicholson
Jack Torrance
Shelley Duvall
Wendy Torrance
Danny Lloyd
Danny
Scatman Crothers
Hallorann
Barry Nelson
Ullman
Philip Stone
Grady
Joe Turkel
Lloyd
Anne Jackson
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❓ FAQ
Short, focused questions that help you decide quickly without repeating details already shown above.
1Where can I watch The Shining?
The film is available on Prime Video and Max streaming platforms. Make sure you have an active subscription to either platform to watch it.
2Is The Shining suitable for families and children?
No, this is a horror and thriller film with frightening and violent scenes, recommended only for adult viewers. It is not suitable for young children.
3What is the duration of The Shining?
The film has a runtime of 119 minutes (approximately 2 hours), which is a standard length for uninterrupted viewing.
4Who directed The Shining and what is the main story?
The film is directed by the renowned Stanley Kubrick. It follows Jack Torrance, who accepts a job as caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel during winter, bringing his wife Wendy and son Danny into a world of snow and terrifying silence.
5Who are the main cast members of The Shining?
The film features Jack Nicholson in the lead role, alongside Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers, and Barry Nelson, all delivering powerful and impactful performances.
6When was The Shining released?
The film was released in 1980 and remains one of the greatest horror and thriller films in cinema history.
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