Shine a Light (2008)
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A master director shining his light on the best rock band on the planet.
Martin Scorsese’s electrifying concert documentary captures The Rolling Stones live at New York’s Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Filmed over two nights in 2006 with an all-star team of cinematographers, the film combines dynamic performances with archival footage and rare glimpses behind the scenes, offering a vibrant portrait of the band’s enduring energy and legacy.
- Released: 2008-04-04
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Runtime: 2h 2m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10 from 187 votes
Directed by Martin Scorsese.
Top cast
- Mick Jagger as Self - The Rolling Stones Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
- Keith Richards as Self - The Rolling Stones Guitar, Vocals
- Charlie Watts as Self - The Rolling Stones Drums
- Ronnie Wood as Self - The Rolling Stones Guitar
- Tim Ries as Self - The Rolling Stones Saxophone, Keyboards
- Blondie Chaplin as Self - The Rolling Stones Vocals
- Christina Aguilera as Self
- Jack White as Self
- Buddy Guy as Self
- Michael Davis as Self
Where to watch Shine a Light
- United States: stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Night Flight Plus; watch free on Kanopy; rent on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: rent on Amazon Video; buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video
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