The Shining (1980)
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The Shining is streaming in Canada on iciTouTV, Crave, Hollywood Suite.
What the audience says
The Shining has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It's sitting at 8.2/10 on TMDB across 19,463 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 2h 24m on it?
2h 24m of English horror, leaning thriller, adults only. That score holds across 19,463 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Don't watch this if…
- kids are in the room. This one is rated R
- you're after a gentle scare. It's rated R
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 19,463 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- A late night with the lights off
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 24m |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 4, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All iciTouTV titles in Canada
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