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 Ron 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 and Night Flight Plus 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 and Night Flight Plus, 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, Ron Wood and Tim Ries.
- When was Shine a Light released?
- Shine a Light was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.