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The Shining

8.219802h 24mMA 15+MovieHorrorThriller

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.

DirectorStanley Kubrick
WritersDiane Johnson·Stanley Kubrick
ProducersStanley Kubrick·Jan Harlan

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Cast · Directed by Stanley Kubrick

JNJack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
Jack Torrance
SDShelley Duvall
Shelley Duvall
Wendy Torrance
DLDanny Lloyd
Danny Lloyd
Danny
SCScatman Crothers
Scatman Crothers
Hallorann
BNBarry Nelson
Barry Nelson
Ullman
PSPhilip Stone
Philip Stone
Grady
JTJoe Turkel
Joe Turkel
Lloyd
AJAnne Jackson
Anne Jackson
Doctor
TBTony Burton
Tony Burton
Durkin
LBLia Beldam
Lia Beldam
Young Woman in Bath
BG
Billie Gibson
Old Woman in Bath
BDBarry Dennen
Barry Dennen
Watson

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The Shining — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shining?

The Shining is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Stan and HBO Max in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Shining on Netflix?

No, The Shining is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Stan.

Is The Shining on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Shining is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Shining for free?

The Shining is available on Amazon Prime Video and Stan in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Shining?

Yes — The Shining is followed by Doctor Sleep (2019) in the Shining Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Shining?

The Shining is the first film in the Shining Collection.

Is The Shining part of a trilogy?

No — The Shining is part of the Shining Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Shining Collection?

There are 2 films in the Shining Collection: The Shining (1980) and Doctor Sleep (2019).