Room 237
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Philo, AMC+, Shudder, Sundance Now, IFC Films Unlimited Apple TV channel, and Kanopy.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Room 237 - Official Trailer | HD | IFC Films
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Frequently asked questions about Room 237
Where can I watch Room 237 in the United States?
Room 237 is available to stream on Philo, AMC+, Shudder, Sundance Now, IFC Films Unlimited Apple TV channel, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Room 237 for free?
Room 237 streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Room 237?
Room 237 scores 6.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Room 237?
Room 237 stars Bill Blakemore, Geoffrey Cocks, Juli Kearns, John Fell Ryan, and Jay Weidner. Rodney Ascher is the director.
How long is Room 237?
Room 237 runs 1h 43m (103 minutes).
When did Room 237 come out?
Room 237 was released on October 26, 2012.
Which studio made Room 237?
Room 237 was produced by Highland Park Classics in the United States.
How much did Room 237 make at the box office?
Room 237 grossed $259,765 worldwide.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.