Let It Shine (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, Let It Shine is a family, music and tv movie film directed by Paul Hoen, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. A young teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help his friend out and win the girl of his dreams by going through several events of betrayal, trust and agreement while his religious parents have strictly dislike his interests.
Who’s in it. Let It Shine stars Tyler James Williams as Cyrus, Coco Jones as Roxxie, Trevor Jackson as Kris and Brandon Mychal Smith as Lord of Da Bling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Let It Shine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Let It Shine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Let It Shine tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Let It Shine (2012)?
- In US, Let It Shine is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Let It Shine worth watching?
- Let It Shine holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Let It Shine?
- Let It Shine stars Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones, Trevor Jackson, Brandon Mychal Smith and Dawnn Lewis.
- When was Let It Shine released?
- Let It Shine was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.