Shine
"A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love"
Originally released in 1996. Shine is a drama film. directed by Scott Hicks.
Starring Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor, and Armin Mueller-Stahl
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (685 votes)
Budget
$5.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$35.9M
6.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Revenue
- $35,892,330
Production Companies
- Fine Line Features
- Film Victoria
- South Australian Feature Film Company
- Australian Film Finance Corporation
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.
How long is Shine?
Shine has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Shine released?
Shine was released on August 15, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shine?
The main cast of Shine includes Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Lynn Redgrave, Googie Withers.
Is Shine worth watching?
Shine has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 685 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.