Shine (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1996, Shine is a drama film directed by Scott Hicks, running about 105 minutes. “A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim.
Who’s in it. Shine stars Armin Mueller-Stahl as Peter, Noah Taylor as David as an adolescent, Geoffrey Rush as David as an adult and Nicholas Bell as Ben Rosen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Shine has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $35.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Shine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shine (1996)?
- In US, Shine is available to 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 Shine worth watching?
- Shine holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shine?
- Shine stars Armin Mueller-Stahl, Noah Taylor, Geoffrey Rush, Nicholas Bell and Justin Braine.
- When was Shine released?
- Shine was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.