# The Shining (1980) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-shining-1980/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Stanley Kubrick |
| Genres | Horror, Thriller |
| Runtime | 144 min |

## Quick answer

The Shining (1980) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #67 (8.4/10) — The Shining remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Stanley Kubrick.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #67 (8.4/10) — The Shining remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## 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.

## Cast

Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers, Barry Nelson, Philip Stone, Joe Turkel, Anne Jackson, Tony Burton, Lia Beldam

## Common questions

**Is The Shining worth watching?**
The Shining holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #67 (8.4/10) — The Shining remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**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 (1980) was directed by Stanley Kubrick.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Shining?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 88%, Metascore 80/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.4/10.

**Where can I watch The Shining?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Shining page for current options.

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