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The Shining (1980)

โ€œA masterpiece of modern horror.โ€

8.2/10 ยท 19,368 votes 2h 24m r ThrillerHorror

#2 of 34 films from 1980 #28 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Stanley Kubrick ยท Written by Stanley Kubrick, Stephen King, Diane Johnson

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Overview

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.

Cast

Jack Nicholsonas Jack Torrance
Shelley Duvallas Wendy Torrance
Danny Lloydas Danny
Scatman Crothersas Hallorann
Barry Nelsonas Ullman
Philip Stoneas Grady
Joe Turkelas Lloyd
Anne Jacksonas Doctor
Tony Burtonas Durkin
Lia Beldamas Young Woman in Bath
Billie Gibsonas Old Woman in Bath
Barry Dennenas Watson
David Baxtas Forest Ranger 1
Manning Redwoodas Forest Ranger 2

Facts

Release dateMay 23, 1980
Runtime144 min (2h 24m) โ€” longer as the 1980 average of 113 min
GenresThriller, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$19,000,000
Box office$50,312,025 (2.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0081505

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Questions

How long is The Shining?
The Shining runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Is The Shining worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.2/10 across 19,368 votes, which places it #2 of 34 films released in 1980 in this index (top 97%) and #28 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Shining?
The Shining was directed by Stanley Kubrick. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Paths of Glory (1957), A Clockwork Orange (1971), Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964).
Who stars in The Shining?
Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance; Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance; Danny Lloyd as Danny; Scatman Crothers as Hallorann; Barry Nelson as Ullman; Philip Stone as Grady.
What is The Shining rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Shining?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/43330.

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