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Where to watch A Shine of Rainbows (2009) tonight

A Shine of Rainbows (2009) runs 1 h 41 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.4 from 56 TMDB members. An orphaned boy named Tomás is adopted by Maire O’Donnell to live on a whimsical Irish isle filled with new friends, secret caves and a lost baby pup seal stranded on the coast. But when Maire's reluctant husband Alec refuses to accept Tomás as his own son, the boy drifts down a fateful path of adventure and self-discovery, illuminating how rainbows can shine around - and within - us all.

Runtime
1 h 41 min — ends 9:41 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Family, Drama
Released
October 1, 2009
TMDB rating
6.4 / 10 from 56 votes
Director
Vic Sarin
Starring
Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, John Bell, Tara Alice Scully
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Family and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is A Shine of Rainbows?
A Shine of Rainbows is 1 h 41 min long (101 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is A Shine of Rainbows rated?
A Shine of Rainbows is rated PG in the US.
Is A Shine of Rainbows a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Family and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream A Shine of Rainbows?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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