Shine a Light (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2008, Shine a Light is a music and documentary film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 122 minutes. “A master director shining his light on the best rock band on the planet.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Martin Scorsese and the Rolling Stones unite in "Shine A Light," a look at The Rolling Stones." Scorsese filmed the Stones over a two-day period at the intimate Beacon Theater in New York City in fall 2006. Cinematographers capture the raw energy of the legendary band.
Who’s in it. Shine a Light stars Mick Jagger as Self - The Rolling Stones: vocals / guitar / harmonica, Keith Richards as Self - The Rolling Stones: guitar / vocals, Charlie Watts as Self - The Rolling Stones: drums and Ronnie Wood as Self - The Rolling Stones: guitar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Shine a Light has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shine a Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shine a Light tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shine a Light (2008)?
- In US, Shine a Light is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shine a Light worth watching?
- Shine a Light holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shine a Light?
- Shine a Light stars Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood and Tim Ries.
- When was Shine a Light released?
- Shine a Light was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.