Room 237
“Some movies stay with you forever... and ever... and ever.”
A subjective documentary that explores various theories about hidden meanings in Stanley Kubrick's classic film The Shining. Five very different points of view are illuminated through voice over, film clips, animation and dramatic reenactments.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Plex, W4free, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Shudder Amazon Channel, Sundance Now, Shudder | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Room 237
Room 237 is a 2012 English-language documentary film directed by Rodney Ascher. The cast is led by Bill Blakemore, Geoffrey Cocks, Juli Kearns. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel.
Room 237 was produced by Highland Park Classics and made in United States of America. It was released on October 26, 2012, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Rodney Ascher
- Writers
- Rodney Ascher
- Release date
- October 26, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Highland Park Classics
Room 237 cast & crew
Room 237 was directed by Rodney Ascher and written by Rodney Ascher.
The cast features Bill Blakemore as Self, Geoffrey Cocks as Self, Juli Kearns as Self, John Fell Ryan as Self, and Jay Weidner as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jonathan Snipes and it was produced by P. David Ebersole and Tim Kirk.
Is Room 237 worth watching?
Room 237 holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 527 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Room 237 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Room 237
In United States, you can stream Room 237 on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, and Shudder, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Room 237
Bill Blakemore
Self
Geoffrey Cocks
Self
Juli Kearns
Self
John Fell Ryan
Self
Jay Weidner
Self
Room 237 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Room 237 in United States?
Room 237 is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ in United States.
▸Is Room 237 on Philo?
Yes — Room 237 is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Room 237 in?
Room 237 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Room 237?
Room 237 runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Room 237 rated?
Room 237 is rated NR. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 527 ratings.
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