Shine (1996)

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A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love

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.

Released: 1996-08-15
Genres: Drama
Runtime: 1h 45m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.4/10 from 729 votes

Directed by Scott Hicks.

Top 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

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Where to watch Shine

United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: stream on Curzon Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Curzon Home Cinema, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
Canada: rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
Australia: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on ABC iview, Beamafilm; rent on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV

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