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Room 237 (2012)

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6.1/10 ยท 539 votes 1h 43m nr Documentary

#166 of 232 films from 2012 #79 of 80 in documentary

Directed by Rodney Ascher ยท Written by Rodney Ascher

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Overview

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.

Cast

Bill Blakemoreas Self
Geoffrey Cocksas Self
Juli Kearnsas Self
John Fell Ryanas Self
Jay Weidneras Self

Facts

Release dateOctober 26, 2012
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) โ€” about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresDocumentary
LanguageEN
Box office$259,765
IMDbtt2085910

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Questions

How long is Room 237?
Room 237 runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is Room 237 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 539 votes, which places it #166 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 29%) and #79 among 80 documentary titles.
Who directed Room 237?
Room 237 was directed by Rodney Ascher.
Who stars in Room 237?
Bill Blakemore as Self; Geoffrey Cocks as Self; Juli Kearns as Self; John Fell Ryan as Self; Jay Weidner as Self.
What is Room 237 rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Room 237?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/400204.

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