Shining Through (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1992, Shining Through is a thriller, drama, war and romance film directed by David Seltzer, running about 132 minutes. “He needed to trust her with his secret. She had to trust him with her life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Spirited New Yorker Linda Voss goes to work for international lawyer and secret Office of Strategic Services operative Ed Leland just before World War II. As they fall in love, the United States enters the fight against Hitler, and Linda volunteers to work for Ed spying undercover behind Nazi lines. Assigned to uncover information about a German bomb, Linda also has personal motives to fulfill: discovering the fate of her Jewish family members in Berlin.
Who’s in it. Shining Through stars Michael Douglas as Ed Leland, Melanie Griffith as Linda Voss, Liam Neeson as Franze-Otto Dietrich and Joely Richardson as Margrete Von Eberstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Shining Through has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $43.8M 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 Shining Through page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shining Through tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shining Through (1992)?
- In US, Shining Through 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 Shining Through worth watching?
- Shining Through holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shining Through?
- Shining Through stars Michael Douglas, Melanie Griffith, Liam Neeson, Joely Richardson and John Gielgud.
- When was Shining Through released?
- Shining Through was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.
