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The Shining
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Directed by Stanley Kubrick. With Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd.
8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTJack 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Shining.
MoviHero lists May 23, 1980 as the release date for The Shining. Stanley Kubrick is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance, Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance, Danny Lloyd as Danny, Scatman Crothers as Hallorann. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 23, 1980
GenresThriller · Horror
Runtime2h 24m
DirectorStanley Kubrick
CastJack Nicholson as Jack Torrance, Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance, Danny Lloyd as Danny, Scatman Crothers as Hallorann
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Shining right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Shining runs 2h 24m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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But less emotionally intenseMallory2026 · 17mEstimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: thriller, horror.
But less demandingA Southern Haunting2026 · 1h 33mEstimated attention required: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: horror, thriller.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.2/10 from 19,638 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary10/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“A masterpiece. Kubrick chose a perfect cast and uses the timing and music to create a greatly opressing atmosphere. Nicholson is superb, but Duval and…”
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“"Jack Torrance" is a writer who suffers from a chronic lack of inspiration.”
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“This rum is red, man! In spite of author Stephen King not being happy with Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of his novel, The Shining (1980) has…”
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“Probably my favorite of the Stephen King adaptations (though not much for many of the others save for a one or two) but not amongst…”
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“"Darling, I'm not gonna hurt you. I'm just gonna bash your brains in." The Shining is a great example of how musical score and cinematography…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“God, I'd give anything for a drink. I'd give my goddamned soul for just a glass of beer.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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