The Shining
“A masterpiece of modern horror.”
Where to watch The Shining in Japan
The Shining is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
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 18,958 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Shining in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Shining trailer
Overview
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.
Top 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
David Baxt
Forest Ranger 1
Manning Redwood
Forest Ranger 2
Lisa Burns
Grady Daughter
Louise Burns
Grady Daughter
Robin Pappas
Nurse
Alison Coleridge
Secretary
Burnell Tucker
Policeman
Jana Shelden
Stewardess
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Shining in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream The Shining on Hulu, U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is The Shining on Netflix?+
The Shining is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next.
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.
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