Shannon's Rainbow (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2009, Shannon's Rainbow is a family film directed by Frank E. Johnson, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. After the sudden death of her father leaves a teenage girl without a family, she becomes lost in her own anger and sadness. Her family doctor (Daryl Hannah) informs her that her father had a secret, that the mother she never knew (Claire Forlani) was alive and well. When she travels to meet her, she befriends a horse trainer (Louis Gossett Jr) and discovers that in caring for the horse, she is able to overcome her hardships and emotional trauma. Together they begin to win many races and upset the favorites, owned by an egocentric mogul (Eric Roberts). Through the victories and new friendships she forms, she learns to find her way back to happiness.
Who’s in it. Shannon's Rainbow stars Michael Madsen as Dave Blair, Julianne Michelle as Shannon Greene, Joanna Pacula as Emily Blair and Eric Roberts as Mitchell Prescott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Shannon's Rainbow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Pure Flix, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Shannon's Rainbow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shannon's Rainbow tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shannon's Rainbow (2009)?
- In US, Shannon's Rainbow is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Pure Flix and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, 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 Shannon's Rainbow worth watching?
- Shannon's Rainbow holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shannon's Rainbow?
- Shannon's Rainbow stars Michael Madsen, Julianne Michelle, Joanna Pacula, Eric Roberts and Scott Eastwood.
- When was Shannon's Rainbow released?
- Shannon's Rainbow was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.