A Shine of Rainbows
2009, English. Directed by Vic Sarin.
An abandoned child brings the colors of love into their lives.
An orphaned boy named Tomás is adopted by Maire O’Donnell to live on a whimsical Irish isle filled with new friends, secret caves and a lost baby pup seal stranded on the coast. But when Maire's reluctant husband Alec refuses to accept Tomás as his own son, the boy drifts down a fateful path of adventure and self-discovery, illuminating how rainbows can shine around - and within - us all.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Shine of Rainbows
A Shine of Rainbows is streaming on Starz in India.
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Details
- Released
- 1 October 2009
- Country
- Canada, Ireland
- Written by
- Catherine Spear, Vic Sarin
- Budget
- $6M
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A Shine of Rainbows: quick answers
Is A Shine of Rainbows worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Shine of Rainbows?
A Shine of Rainbows runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does A Shine of Rainbows have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Shine of Rainbows. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Shine of Rainbows parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Shine of Rainbows is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Shine of Rainbows on?
A Shine of Rainbows is streaming on Starz in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Shine of Rainbows?
If you liked A Shine of Rainbows, try The Secret of Roan Inish, Where the Red Fern Grows, Anne of Green Gables.
Who directed A Shine of Rainbows?
A Shine of Rainbows (2009) was directed by Vic Sarin and stars Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, John Bell.