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The Shining

"A masterpiece of modern horror."

Movie
1980
8.2

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Movie 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.

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.

The Shining is a 1980 Horror and Thriller movie directed by Stanley Kubrick starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers and Barry Nelson. Find out where to watch, rent, or stream it online on YourMovies - including Amazon Prime Video availability.