Movie
Shine
Comments
Ask this entity anything:
Free account · your comment posts right after signup
Top videos
Movie
Free account · your comment posts right after signup
Top videos
Shine is a 1996 Australian biographical psychological drama film based on the life of David Helfgott, a pianist who suffered a mental breakdown and spent years in institutions.
Read the full article →Not who you're looking for? Others named Shine: Estelle album · 2004 studio album by Edenbridge · Pat McGee Band album · Mary-Jess album
1996 · 1h 45m · Drama
TMDB 7.4/10 (719 votes)
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.
Directed by Scott Hicks
Box office $36M worldwide
Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗
Scott HicksDirector
Geoffrey Rushas David as an adult
Noah Tayloras David as an adolescent
Armin Mueller-Stahlas Peter
Lynn Redgraveas Gillian
Googie Withersas Katharine Susannah Prichard
Sonia Toddas Sylvia
Nicholas Bellas Ben Rosen
John Gielgudas Cecil ParkesJJustin Braineas Tony
Chris Haywoodas SamAAlex Rafalowiczas David as a childGGordon Pooleas Eisteddfod PresenterDDanielle Coxas Suzie as a childRRebecca Goodenas Margaret