A Shine of Rainbows
“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.
Where to watch A Shine of Rainbows in United States
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Where is A Shine of Rainbows streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Starz Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTV, CBC Gem | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | 7plus | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About A Shine of Rainbows
A Shine of Rainbows is a 2009 English-language family and drama film directed by Vic Sarin. The cast is led by Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, John Bell. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel.
A Shine of Rainbows was produced by Sepia Films and Octagon Films and made in Canada and Ireland. It was released on October 1, 2009, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Vic Sarin
- Writers
- Vic Sarin, Catherine Spear
- Release date
- October 1, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, Ireland
- Budget
- $6 million
- Production
- Sepia Films, Octagon Films
A Shine of Rainbows cast & crew
A Shine of Rainbows was directed by Vic Sarin and written by Vic Sarin and Catherine Spear.
The cast features Connie Nielsen as Maire, Aidan Quinn as Alec, John Bell as Tomás, Tara Alice Scully as Nancy, Niamh Shaw as Katie, and Jack Gleeson as Seamus.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Keith Power, cinematography is by Vic Sarin, and it was produced by Morgan O'Sullivan and James Flynn.
Is A Shine of Rainbows worth watching?
A Shine of Rainbows holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 54 ratings, a solidly received family films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy family and drama, A Shine of Rainbows is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Shine of Rainbows
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Cast of A Shine of Rainbows
Connie Nielsen
Maire
Aidan Quinn
Alec
John Bell
Tomás
Tara Alice Scully
Nancy
Niamh Shaw
Katie
Jack Gleeson
Seamus
A Shine of Rainbows — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Shine of Rainbows in United States?
A Shine of Rainbows is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸Is A Shine of Rainbows on Starz Apple TV Channel?
Yes — A Shine of Rainbows is currently available on Starz Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is A Shine of Rainbows in?
A Shine of Rainbows is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Shine of Rainbows?
A Shine of Rainbows runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is A Shine of Rainbows rated?
A Shine of Rainbows is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 54 ratings.
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