The Shining
Seen it?1997 | 1 seasons | 90 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 2 Emmys and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 5 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A new caretaker moves with his family into the mysterious Overlook Hotel for the winter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Makeup for a Miniseries or a Special, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a Special. Also nominated for 1 more Emmy. Plus 14 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 193K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
- Rebecca De MornayWendy Torrance
- Steven WeberJack Torrance
- Wil HorneffTony
- Courtland MeadDanny Torrance
- Cynthia Garris217 Woman