Quick Info
- Year
- 1980
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Duration
- 144 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- GB
- Budget
- $19M
- Box Office
- $45M
External Ratings
IMDb8.2
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes82%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Shining
Our Rating
8.3/10
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8/10
7.8/10
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
8.3
Acting
8.4
Direction
8.2
Cinematography
8
Music
7.8
✓Pros
- Strong direction
- Compelling story
- Great performances
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
