Movie

The Shining

“A masterpiece of modern horror.”

★ 8.2(18,982)19802h 24m

The Shining is streaming on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Stanley Kubrick
Release date: 1980-05-23
Runtime: 2h 24m
Language: English
Box office: $44,781,695
Budget: $19,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Part of: The Shining Collection

The Shining — trailer

About The Shining

The Shining is a 1980 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd. It has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.2/10 from 18,982 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Shining in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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

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

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Shining in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream The Shining on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is The Shining on Netflix?+

The Shining is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.

How long is The Shining?+

The Shining has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).

Who stars in The Shining?+

The Shining stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers and Barry Nelson.

When did The Shining come out?+

The Shining is a 1980 movie directed by Stanley Kubrick.

What genre is The Shining?+

The Shining is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed The Shining?+

The Shining was directed by Stanley Kubrick.