The Shining
“A masterpiece of modern horror.”
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.
Where to watch The Shining in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home
PlexClick a service to open The Shining there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Shining streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Telecine Amazon Channel, Universal+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Shining
The Shining is a 1980 English-language horror and thriller film directed by Stanley Kubrick. The cast is led by Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd. It has a runtime of 2h 24m. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 19000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Shining was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Peregrine, and Hawk Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on May 23, 1980, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $19 million, it went on to gross $45 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Writers
- Diane Johnson, Stanley Kubrick
- Release date
- May 23, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $19 million
- Box office
- $45 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Peregrine, Hawk Films
The Shining cast & crew
The Shining was directed by Stanley Kubrick and written by Diane Johnson and Stanley Kubrick.
The cast features Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance, Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance, Danny Lloyd as Danny, Scatman Crothers as Hallorann, Barry Nelson as Ullman, and Philip Stone as Grady.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Wendy Carlos, cinematography is by John Alcott, and it was produced by Stanley Kubrick and Jan Harlan.
Is The Shining worth watching?
The Shining holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 18,980 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed horror films.
At 2h 24m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror and thriller, The Shining is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Shining
The Shining isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Shining
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
Doctor
Tony Burton
Durkin
Lia Beldam
Young Woman in Bath
Billie Gibson
Old Woman in Bath
Barry Dennen
Watson
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The Shining — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Shining in United States?
The Shining is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Shining in?
The Shining is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Shining?
The Shining runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
▸What is The Shining rated?
The Shining is rated R. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 18,980 ratings.
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