The Shining Trivia: Cast, Release and Story Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to The Shining, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Shining (1980) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. A masterpiece of modern horror.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance; Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance; Danny Lloyd as Danny; Scatman Crothers as Hallorann; Barry Nelson as Ullman; Philip Stone as Grady; Joe Turkel as Lloyd; Anne Jackson as Doctor
About The Shining
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.
More like The Shining
- Silent Night, Deadly Night
- Doctor Sleep
- Black Phone 2
- No Exit
- The Black Phone
- Gerald's Game
- Dark Harvest
- Burnt Offerings
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Shining?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Shining?
Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance; Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance; Danny Lloyd as Danny; Scatman Crothers as Hallorann; Barry Nelson as Ullman; Philip Stone as Grady; Joe Turkel as Lloyd; Anne Jackson as Doctor
Is this The Shining guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



