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Shine (1996)

Movie ★ 7.4 105 min

Drama

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.

Scott Hicks Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 15, 1996
Runtime
105 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$5.5M
Box office
$35.9M
IMDb
tt0117631
Language
,

Themes

Cast

Geoffrey Rush Geoffrey Rush David as an adult Noah Taylor Noah Taylor David as an adolescent Armin Mueller-Stahl Armin Mueller-Stahl Peter Lynn Redgrave Lynn Redgrave Gillian Googie Withers Googie Withers Katharine Susannah Prichard Sonia Todd Sonia Todd Sylvia Nicholas Bell Nicholas Bell Ben Rosen John Gielgud John Gielgud Cecil Parkes Justin Braine Tony Chris Haywood Chris Haywood Sam Alex Rafalowicz David as a child Gordon Poole Eisteddfod Presenter Danielle Cox Suzie as a child Rebecca Gooden Margaret Marta Kaczmarek Marta Kaczmarek Rachel John Cousins Jim Minogue Paul Linkson State Champion Announcer Randall Berger Randall Berger Isaac Stern

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Shine?
Shine was directed by Scott Hicks.
Who stars in Shine?
Shine stars Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Lynn Redgrave.
When was Shine released?
Shine is a 1996 drama film.
Where can I watch Shine?
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