The Shining
“A masterpiece of modern horror.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-01
Top Cast
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Jack Nicholson
Jack Torrance
Shelley Duvall
Wendy Torrance
Danny Lloyd
Danny
Scatman Crothers
Hallorann
Barry Nelson
Ullman
Philip Stone
Grady
Joe Turkel
Lloyd
Anne Jackson
Doctor
Tony Burton
Durkin
Lia Beldam
Young Woman in Bath
Billie Gibson
Old Woman in Bath
Barry Dennen
Watson
David Baxt
Forest Ranger 1
Manning Redwood
Forest Ranger 2
Lisa Burns
Grady Daughter
Louise Burns
Grady Daughter
Robin Pappas
Nurse
Alison Coleridge
Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 23, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 26, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$50.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.65x
+$31.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Diane Johnson, Stanley Kubrick
- Original Score
- Wendy Carlos, Rachel Elkind, Béla Bartók, Krzysztof Penderecki, György Ligeti
- Original Title
- The Shining
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Worldwide Gross
- $50.3M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Peregrine, Hawk Films, The Producer Circle Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Kubrick
Diane Johnson, Stanley Kubrick, Stephen King
Wendy Carlos, Rachel Elkind, Béla Bartók, Krzysztof Penderecki, György Ligeti
John Alcott, Douglas Milsome
Ray Lovejoy
Stanley Kubrick, Jan Harlan
Department Leadership Roster
John Alcott
Director of Photography
Diane Johnson
Screenplay
Ray Lovejoy
Editor
Stanley Kubrick
Screenplay
Roy Walker
Production Design
Stanley Kubrick
Producer
Wendy Carlos
Original Music Composer
Rachel Elkind
Original Music Composer
Milena Canonero
Costume Design
Stanley Kubrick
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shining
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shining 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.
Who directed The Shining?
The Shining was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Who stars in The Shining?
The principal cast of The Shining includes Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers, Barry Nelson.
When was The Shining released and how long is it?
The Shining was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Shining?
The Shining had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $50.3M at the worldwide box office (2.65 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Shining?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shining was composed by Wendy Carlos, Rachel Elkind, Béla Bartók, Krzysztof Penderecki, György Ligeti.
Is The Shining based on a book or true story?
The Shining is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen King".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shining?
The Shining holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).