Shine
1996, English. Directed by Scott Hicks.
A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love
Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Scott HicksDirector
- Geoffrey RushDavid Helfgott - Adult
- Noah TaylorDavid Helfgott - Adolescent
- Armin Mueller-StahlPeter
- Lynn RedgraveGillian
- Googie WithersKatharine Susannah Prichard
- Sonia ToddSylvia
- Nicholas BellBen Rosen
- John GielgudCecil Parkes
- Justin BraineTony
- Chris HaywoodSam
- Alex RafalowiczDavid Helfgott - Child
- Gordon PooleEisteddfod Presenter
Details
- Released
- 15 August 1996
- Country
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Scott Hicks, Jan Sardi
- Budget
- $5.5M
- Box office
- $36M
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Shine: quick answers
Is Shine worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 731 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shine?
Shine runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Shine have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shine. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Shine suitable for kids?
Shine is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Shine?
If you liked Shine, try Nowhere Boy, Swimming Upstream, Midas Man.
Who directed Shine?
Shine (1996) was directed by Scott Hicks and stars Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor, Armin Mueller-Stahl.