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Room 237 (2013): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Room 237 is a 2013 documentary directed by Rodney Ascher, starring Jay Weidner, Geoffrey Cocks and John Fell Ryan. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $367,406 worldwide. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
94%
worldwide gross
$367.4K
Metascore
80
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Room 237 (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Rodney Ascher
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Room 237 About?

The premise of Room 237 without spoilers.

This documentary explores the enduring mysteries and interpretations surrounding Stanley Kubrick's film, The Shining. Through voiceovers from passionate fans, archival materials, animation, and dramatic reenactments, it examines various theories about the film’s symbolism and hidden meanings. The film invites viewers to consider the potential layers of meaning within Kubrick's work, leading them on an intricate journey of speculation and analysis where each new discovery only deepens the enigma.

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Cast & crew

Room 237 Cast

Jay Weidner leads the cast, with Geoffrey Cocks and John Fell Ryan. Directed by Rodney Ascher; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Rodney Ascher

More films directed by Rodney Ascher, best-rated first: The Nightmare, ABCs of Death 2, A Glitch in the Matrix and Ghost Boy.

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Ratings

Room 237 Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Room 237 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.

Box office

Room 237 Box Office

Room 237 grossed $367,406 worldwide. $296,359 came from the US and Canada and $71,047 (19%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$367.4K

US & Canada
$296.4K
International
$71K
US & Canada 81% Rest of the world 19%
Videos

Room 237 Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Room 237.

Room 237 - Official Trailer | HD | IFC Films
Details

Room 237 Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Room 237: Being An Inquiry Into The Shining In 9 Parts” and “鬼店之237號房”.

Also known as
  • Room 237: Being An Inquiry Into The Shining In 9 Parts
  • 鬼店之237號房
  • Huone 237
  • 第237号房间
  • Habitación 237
  • Комната 237
  • O Labirinto de Kubrick
  • חדר 237
  • 샤이닝 : 237호의 비밀
  • 237 Nolu Oda
  • Стая 237

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FAQ

Room 237 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Room 237, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Room 237?

Room 237 runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Room 237 released?

Room 237 was released on March 29, 2013.

Who directed Room 237?

Room 237 was directed by Rodney Ascher.

More films by Rodney Ascher

Who is in the cast of Room 237?

Room 237 stars Jay Weidner, Geoffrey Cocks and John Fell Ryan, among 5 credited actors.

How much did Room 237 make at the box office?

Room 237 grossed $367,406 worldwide ($296,359 domestic, $71,047 international).

How is Room 237 rated?

Room 237 has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic, 61% on TMDB and 3.1/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Room 237 have a post-credit scene?

No. Room 237 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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