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The Shining

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Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, hoping to cure his writer's block. He settles in along with his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and his son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), who is plagued by psychic premonitions. As Jack's writing goes nowhere and Danny's visions become more disturbing, Jack discovers the hotel's dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac hell-bent on terrorizing his family.
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Critics Consensus

Though it deviates from Stephen King's novel, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is a chilling, often baroque journey into madness -- exemplified by an unforgettable turn from Jack Nicholson.

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Bernard Zuel Sydney Morning Herald Apr 23, 2026
With the classic scenario of the corruption of good, director Stanley Kubrick doesn't rush the pace, nor the evolution of Nicholson's character. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide The Times (UK) Oct 20, 2023
The supernatural joins forces with psychosis in Stanley Kubrick’s superb adaptation of a Stephen King bestseller. Go to Full Review Jay Scott Globe and Mail Aug 16, 2022
Kubrick sabotages his own thesis in the most knuckleheaded way conceivable: we can't be charged as accomplices in horror when there is no horror. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Oct 2, 2026
3/4
A Stanley Kubrick film for people who don’t especially care for Stanley Kubrick films, The Shining is the writer-director’s most accessible movie. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Mar 19, 2026
5/5
‘…one of the great cinematic spell-binders that’s somehow more than the sum of the various memorable parts…’ Go to Full Review Richard Freedman Newark Star-Ledger Jan 5, 2026
Nicholson gives the performance of his life here, subtly changing from a vaguely defeated family man to a maniacally leering American version of Eisenstein's Ivan the Terrible. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Luke 3 days ago All work and no play make Jack a dull boy See more Doc Halloween 3 days ago 1st time seeing the movie in the theater. Didn’t disappoint. See more Color 5 days ago Beyond classic, a true work of art See more Emmanuel 5 days ago It’s just a classic horror movie that everyone should watch once in their life. See more Andres 6 days ago Although it is a lengthy feature, everyone can appreciate the wonderful performances from the movie’s three main leads. Watching closely you can see how movies of today’s era borrow from The Shining’s ingenuity and iconic moments. Great composition and atmosphere See more Victor O Apr 30, 2026 Always a good time at the Overlook. See more Read all reviews
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Stanley Kubrick

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Jack Nicholson

Jack Torrance

Shelley Duvall

Wendy Torrance

Danny Lloyd

Danny

Scatman Crothers

Hallorann

Barry Nelson

Ullman

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Synopsis Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, hoping to cure his writer's block. He settles in along with his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and his son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), who is plagued by psychic premonitions. As Jack's writing goes nowhere and Danny's visions become more disturbing, Jack discovers the hotel's dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac hell-bent on terrorizing his family.
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Producer
Robert Fryer, Stanley Kubrick
Screenwriter
Stanley Kubrick, Diane Johnson
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Producers Circle, Peregrine, Warner Brothers, Hawk Films
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 23, 1980, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Dec 12, 2025
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008
Runtime
2h 23m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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