Shine

Name: Shine
Released: 1996-08-15
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Lynn Redgrave, Googie Withers

Movie · 1996 · Drama · 1h 45m · Director:

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.

Where to watch

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Budget$5.5M

Revenue$35.9M

×6.5 return on budget

Trailers · Jan 21, 2026

Production companies: Film Victoria
Australian Film Finance Corporation
BBC Film
South Australian Film Corporation
Momentum Films
Production countries: Australia United Kingdom
Links: IMDb (opens in a new tab)

Production companies: Film Victoria
Australian Film Finance Corporation
BBC Film
South Australian Film Corporation
Momentum Films
Production countries: Australia United Kingdom
Links: IMDb (opens in a new tab)

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