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The Shining

8.219802h 24mRMovieHorrorThriller

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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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stanley Kubrick

Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
Jack Torrance
Shelley Duvall
Shelley Duvall
Wendy Torrance
Danny Lloyd
Danny Lloyd
Danny
Scatman Crothers
Scatman Crothers
Hallorann
Barry Nelson
Barry Nelson
Ullman
Philip Stone
Philip Stone
Grady
Joe Turkel
Joe Turkel
Lloyd
Anne Jackson
Anne Jackson
Doctor
Tony Burton
Tony Burton
Durkin
Lia Beldam
Lia Beldam
Young Woman in Bath
Billie Gibson
Billie Gibson
Old Woman in Bath
Barry Dennen
Barry Dennen
Watson

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The Shining — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shining?

The Shining isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Shining on Netflix?

No, The Shining is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Shining on Amazon Prime Video?

The Shining isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Shining for free?

The Shining isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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).