The Shining (1980)
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The Shining is streaming in the UK on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema.
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 19,444 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 2h 24m on it?
2h 24m of English horror, leaning thriller, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 19,442 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 19,442 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
- An evening with no interruptions
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? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Horror / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in the UK
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