Where to watch Room 237 (2012) tonight
Room 237 (2012) runs 1 h 43 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.1 from 550 TMDB members. A subjective documentary that explores various theories about hidden meanings in Stanley Kubrick's classic film The Shining. Five very different points of view are illuminated through voice over, film clips, animation and dramatic reenactments.
- Runtime
- 1 h 43 min — ends 9:43 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Documentary
- Released
- October 26, 2012
- TMDB rating
- 6.1 / 10 from 550 votes
- Director
- Rodney Ascher
- Starring
- Bill Blakemore, Geoffrey Cocks, Juli Kearns, John Fell Ryan
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Questions people ask
- How long is Room 237?
- Room 237 is 1 h 43 min long (103 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:43 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Room 237 rated?
- Room 237 is rated NR in the US.
- Is Room 237 a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Room 237?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: AMC Plus Apple TV channel (subscription), AMC+ Amazon Channel (subscription), AMC+ (subscription), Shudder (subscription), Sundance Now (subscription), IFC Films Unlimited Apple TV channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Philo (free with ads), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Pluto TV (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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