Making 'The Shining'
Directed and edited by Stanley Kubrick's daughter Vivian Kubrick, this film offers a look behind the scenes during the making of The Shining.
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About Making 'The Shining'
Making 'The Shining' is a 1980 English-language documentary film directed by Vivian Kubrick. The cast is led by Jack Nicholson, Vivian Kubrick, Terry Needham. It has a runtime of 0h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings.
Making 'The Shining' was produced by Eagle Film SS and BBC Arena and made in United States of America. It was released on October 4, 1980.
- Director
- Vivian Kubrick
- Release date
- October 4, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Eagle Film SS, BBC Arena
Making 'The Shining' cast & crew
Making 'The Shining' was directed by Vivian Kubrick.
The cast features Jack Nicholson as Self, Vivian Kubrick as Self, Terry Needham as Self, Stanley Kubrick as Self, Danny Lloyd as Self, and Scatman Crothers as Self.
Is Making 'The Shining' worth watching?
Making 'The Shining' holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 115 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 0h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Making 'The Shining' is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Making 'The Shining'
Jack Nicholson
Self
Vivian Kubrick
Self
Terry Needham
Self
Stanley Kubrick
Self
Danny Lloyd
Self
Scatman Crothers
Self
Shelley Duvall
Self
Gert Kubrick
Self
Brian W. Cook
Self
Leon Vitali
Self
Michael Stevenson
Self
Making 'The Shining' — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Making 'The Shining' in United States?
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▸What language is Making 'The Shining' in?
Making 'The Shining' is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Making 'The Shining'?
Making 'The Shining' runs 0 hours 35 minutes (35 minutes).
▸What is Making 'The Shining' rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 115 ratings.
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