Shining Through
“He needed to trust her with his secret. She had to trust him with her life.”
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.
Where to watch Shining Through in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Shining Through there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Shining Through streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Shining Through
Shining Through is a 1992 English-language drama, romance and thriller film directed by David Seltzer. The cast is led by Michael Douglas, Melanie Griffith, Liam Neeson. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Shining Through was produced by Peter V. Miller Investment Corp., Sandollar Productions, and 20th Century Fox and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on January 31, 1992, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $44 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Seltzer
- Writers
- David Seltzer
- Release date
- January 31, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $44 million
- Production
- Peter V. Miller Investment Corp., Sandollar Productions, 20th Century Fox
Shining Through cast & crew
Shining Through was directed by David Seltzer and written by David Seltzer.
The cast features Michael Douglas as Ed Leland, Melanie Griffith as Linda Voss, Liam Neeson as Franze-Otto Dietrich, Joely Richardson as Margrete Von Eberstein, John Gielgud as Sunflower, and Hansi Jochmann as Hedda Drescher.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Kamen, cinematography is by Jan de Bont, and it was produced by Carol Baum and Sandy Gallin.
Is Shining Through worth watching?
Shining Through holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 226 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 12m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and thriller, Shining Through is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shining Through
Shining Through 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.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Shining Through
Michael Douglas
Ed Leland
Melanie Griffith
Linda Voss
Liam Neeson
Franze-Otto Dietrich
Joely Richardson
Margrete Von Eberstein
John Gielgud
Sunflower
Hansi Jochmann
Hedda Drescher
Mathieu Carrière
Von Haefler
Thomas Kretschmann
Mann in Zürich
Constanze Engelbrecht
Stafson Von Neest
Hans Martin Stier
Taxifahrer
Michael Gempart
Mann in der Kinderstrasse
Anthony Walters
Dietrich's Son
Shining Through — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shining Through in United States?
Shining Through 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 Shining Through in?
Shining Through is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shining Through?
Shining Through runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
▸What is Shining Through rated?
Shining Through is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 226 ratings.
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