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A TMDB-backed guide to Shine, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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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

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.

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