Room 237 (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2012, Room 237 is a documentary film directed by Rodney Ascher, running about 102 minutes. “Some movies stay with you forever... and ever... and ever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Room 237 stars Jay Weidner as Self, Bill Blakemore as Himself, Geoffrey Cocks as Himself and Juli Kearns as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Room 237 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Room 237 page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Room 237 (2012)?
- In US, Room 237 is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Room 237 worth watching?
- Room 237 holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Room 237?
- Room 237 stars Jay Weidner, Bill Blakemore, Geoffrey Cocks, Juli Kearns and John Fell Ryan.
- When was Room 237 released?
- Room 237 was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.