Shine (1996)
Movie 1h 45m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 1996, Shine is a drama movie. It is directed by Scott Hicks. The cast includes Noah Taylor, Nicholas Bell and Geoffrey Rush. The running time is 1h 45m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Scott HicksDirector
- Noah Tayloras David as an adolescent
- Nicholas Bellas Ben Rosen
- Geoffrey Rushas David as an adult
- Lynn Redgraveas Gillian
- John Gielgudas Cecil Parkes
- Armin Mueller-Stahlas Peter
- Googie Withersas Katharine Susannah Prichard
- Sonia Toddas Sylvia
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Questions about Shine
- What genre is Shine?
- Shine is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Shine?
- Noah Taylor, Nicholas Bell, Geoffrey Rush, Lynn Redgrave, John Gielgud appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Shine?
- Scott Hicks directed Shine.
- How long is Shine?
- Shine runs for 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Is Shine worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Shine?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
