Shine
“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.
Where to watch Shine in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Shine there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Shine streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Curzon Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ABC iview | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tivify | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Hulu, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel | — |
About Shine
Shine is a 1996 English-language drama film directed by Scott Hicks. The cast is led by Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor, Armin Mueller-Stahl. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Shine was produced by Film Victoria, Australian Film Finance Corporation, and BBC Film and made in Australia and United Kingdom. It was released on August 15, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $36 million worldwide.
- Director
- Scott Hicks
- Writers
- Scott Hicks, Jan Sardi
- Release date
- August 15, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $36 million
- Production
- Film Victoria, Australian Film Finance Corporation, BBC Film
Shine cast & crew
Shine was directed by Scott Hicks and written by Scott Hicks and Jan Sardi.
The cast features Geoffrey Rush as David as an adult, Noah Taylor as David as an adolescent, Armin Mueller-Stahl as Peter, Lynn Redgrave as Gillian, Googie Withers as Katharine Susannah Prichard, and Sonia Todd as Sylvia.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Hirschfelder, cinematography is by Geoffrey Simpson, and it was produced by Jane Scott.
Is Shine worth watching?
Shine holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 711 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Shine is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shine
Shine isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Shine
Geoffrey Rush
David as an adult
Noah Taylor
David as an adolescent
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Peter
Lynn Redgrave
Gillian
Googie Withers
Katharine Susannah Prichard
Sonia Todd
Sylvia
Nicholas Bell
Ben Rosen
John Gielgud
Cecil Parkes
Justin Braine
Tony
Chris Haywood
Sam
Alex Rafalowicz
David as a child
Gordon Poole
Eisteddfod Presenter
Shine — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shine in United States?
Shine is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Shine in?
Shine is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Yiddish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shine?
Shine runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Shine rated?
Shine is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 711 ratings.
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