Shine 1996

(0:0.0) /10
56 Reviews

juicy rating
86%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
24%
Splat

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.

Geoffrey Rush

as David as an adult

Noah Taylor

as David as an adolescent

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

Director:

Scott Hicks

Writer:

Jan Sardi, Scott Hicks

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

1996 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

105 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Shine

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Geoffrey Rush

as David as an adult

Noah Taylor

as David as an adolescent

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

Alex Rafalowicz

as David as a child

Gordon Poole

as Eisteddfod Presenter

Danielle Cox

as Suzie as a child

Rebecca Gooden

as Margaret

Marta Kaczmarek

as Rachel

John Cousins

as Jim Minogue

Paul Linkson

as State Champion Announcer

Randall Berger

as Isaac Stern

Ian Welbourne

as Boy Next Door

Kelly Bottrill

as Louise as a baby

Beverley Vaughan

as Rabbi

Phyllis Burford

as Synagogue Secretary

Daphne Grey

as Society Hostess

Edwin Hodgeman

as Soviet Society Secretary

Maria Dafneros

as Sonia

Reis Porter

as Postman

Stephen Sheehan

as Roger Woodward (younger)

Brenton Whittle

as Announcer

Marianna Doherty

as Suzie as a teenager

Camilla James

as Louise as a child

David King

as Viney

Danny Davies

as Registrar

Helen Dowell

as Sarah

Louise Dorling

as Muriel

Seán Carlsen

as Student

Richard Hansell

as Ashley

Robert Hands

as Robert

Marc Warren

as Ray

Neil Thomson

as RCOM Conductor

Joey Kennedy

as Suzie as an adult

Ellen Cressey

as Nurse

Beverley Dunn

as Beryl Alcott

Andy Seymour

as Bar Customer

Ella Scott Lynch

as Jessica

John Martin

as Roger Woodward (older)

Bill Boyley

as Celebrant

Teresa La Rocca

as Opera Singer

Lindsey Day

as Opera Singer

Grant Doyle

as Opera Singer

Leah Jennings

as Musician

Kathy Monaghan

as Musician

Mark Lawrence

as Musician

Gordon Coombes

as Musician

Luke Dollman

as Musician

Margaret Stone

as Musician

Tom Carrig

as Musician

Helen Ayres

as Musician

Suzi Jarratt

as Vocalist

Samantha McDonald

as Vocalist

Peter Osborn

as Priest (uncredited)

Sandi Gardiner

as Restaurant Customer (uncredited)

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