

Shine (1996)
Overview
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
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | The, Fandango at Home Free, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Curzon | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Curzon Home Cinema, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Plex | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube +2 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Curzon Home Cinema, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Beamafilm | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Beamafilm, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Italy | — | Rakuten TV, CHILI | Rakuten TV, CHILI |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Shine in 12 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Shine about?
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. Shine is a Drama movie, released on 1996-08-15, runtime 105 minutes.
Is Shine worth watching?
TMDB users rate Shine 7.4 out of 10 from 734 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Shine?
In the United States, Shine is free to watch on The, Fandango at Home Free and Plex and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Scott Hicks
Cast
- Geoffrey Rush as David Helfgott - Adult
- Noah Taylor as David Helfgott - Adolescent
- Armin Mueller-Stahl as Peter
- Lynn Redgrave as Gillian
- Googie Withers as Katharine Susannah Prichard
- Sonia Todd as Sylvia
- Nicholas Bell as Ben Rosen
- John Gielgud as Cecil Parkes
- Justin Braine as Tony
- Chris Haywood as Sam
- Alex Rafalowicz as David Helfgott - Child
- Gordon Poole as Eisteddfod Presenter
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Sources
Details and the 7.4/10 rating from Shine on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.