Shine Genre Guide: Story, Cast and Movie Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to Shine, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Shine (1996) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
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; Sonia Todd as Sylvia; Nicholas Bell as Ben Rosen; John Gielgud as Cecil Parkes
About Shine
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.
More like Shine
- TÁR
- People Like Us
- Pay It Forward
- Doubt
- The Piano Lesson
- Tigertail
- Maria
- Tyson's Run
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Shine?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Shine?
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; Sonia Todd as Sylvia; Nicholas Bell as Ben Rosen; John Gielgud as Cecil Parkes
Is this Shine guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



