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The Shining (1980)

8.4/10 1980 2h 26m
DramaHorror
1980 • R • 146 min • Drama, Horror
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★ 8.4 / 10  IMDb
Drama Horror
DirectorStanley Kubrick
WriterStephen King, Stanley Kubrick, Diane Johnson
StarsJack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom, United States
Box Office: $47,194,352

About The Shining

Haunted by a persistent writer’s block, the aspiring author and recovering alcoholic, Jack Torrance, drags his wife, Wendy, and his gifted son, Danny, up snow-capped Colorado’s secluded Overlook Hotel…

Ratings & Reviews

8.4/10
IMDb
84%
Rotten Tomatoes
68/100
Metacritic
🏆 6 wins & 9 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
Stanley Kubrick
Writer
Stephen King
Writer
Stanley Kubrick
Actor
Jack Nicholson
Actor
Shelley Duvall
Actor
Danny Lloyd
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8.4/10
IMDb Rating
2h 26min
Runtime
1980
Year

FAQ: The Shining (1980)

What genre is The Shining (1980)?
The Shining (1980) is listed as Drama, Horror.
How long is The Shining (1980)?
The Shining (1980) has a runtime of 2h 26min (146 minutes).

Movie Info

Year 1980
Rating 8.4/10
Duration 2h 26m
Genre 80s Horror Movies, Horror

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