Shine 1996
(0:0.0) /10
56 Reviews
86%
Gummy
24%
SplatPianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as David as an adult
as David as an adolescent
as Peter
as Gillian
as Katharine Susannah Prichard
as Sylvia
as Ben Rosen
as Cecil Parkes
as Tony
as Sam
Director:
Writer:
Jan Sardi, Scott Hicks
Stars:
Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Lynn Redgrave, Googie Withers, Sonia Todd, Nicholas Bell, John Gielgud, Justin Braine, Chris Haywood,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1996 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
105 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
View all
“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
View all
Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
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.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Shine
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JS
SH
Cast
as David as an adult
as David as an adolescent
as Peter
as Gillian
as Katharine Susannah Prichard
as Sylvia
as Ben Rosen
as Cecil Parkes
as Tony
as Sam
as David as a child
as Eisteddfod Presenter
as Suzie as a child
as Margaret
as Rachel
as Jim Minogue
as State Champion Announcer
as Isaac Stern
as Boy Next Door
as Louise as a baby
as Rabbi
as Synagogue Secretary
as Society Hostess
as Soviet Society Secretary
as Sonia
as Postman
as Roger Woodward (younger)
as Announcer
as Suzie as a teenager
as Louise as a child
as Viney
as Registrar
as Sarah
as Muriel
as Student
as Ashley
as Robert
as Ray
as RCOM Conductor
as Suzie as an adult
as Nurse
as Beryl Alcott
as Bar Customer
as Jessica
as Rowan
as Roger Woodward (older)
as Celebrant
as Opera Singer
as Opera Singer
as Opera Singer
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Vocalist
as Vocalist
as Priest (uncredited)
as Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
Produced by
Related Movies to
Skyfall: Quantum of Spectre
oblivion (2012)
8.1 /10
Earth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity...
Run Time: 2h21’ . MMPA: PG-13 . Release: 1 May 2015
Director: Scott Hicks
into the wild (2014)
7.8 /10
As Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat...
Run Time: 2h21’ . MMPA: PG-13 . Release: 1 May 2015
Director: Anthony Russo,Joe Russo
blade runner (2015)
7.3 /10
Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help...
Run Time: 2h21’ . MMPA: PG-13 . Release: 1 May 2015
Director: Peyton Reed
Stars: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas
Mulholland pride (2013)
7.2 /10
When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
Run Time: 2h21’ . MMPA: PG-13 . Release: 1 May 2015
Director: Shane Black
skyfall: evil of boss (2013)
7.0 /10
When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
Run Time: 2h21’ . MMPA: PG-13 . Release: 1 May 2015
Director: Alan Taylor