The Shining
"A masterpiece of modern horror."
Originally released in 1980. The Shining is a horror/thriller film. directed by Stanley Kubrick. With a runtime of 2h 24m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, and Danny Lloyd
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
2h 24m
144 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (18,484 votes)
Budget
$19M
Production budget
Box Office
$44.8M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $19,000,000
- Revenue
- $44,781,695
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Peregrine
- Hawk Films
- The Producer Circle Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shining about?
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 p...
Who directed The Shining?
The Shining was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
How long is The Shining?
The Shining has a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes total).
When was The Shining released?
The Shining was released on May 23, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Shining?
The main cast of The Shining includes Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers, Barry Nelson.
Is The Shining worth watching?
The Shining has a user rating of 8.2/10 based on 18,484 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.