Shine is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

Shine is rated PG-13 in the US.

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Where to watch Shine (1996) tonight

Shine (1996) runs 1 h 45 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.4 from 734 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 45 min — ends 9:45 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: August 15, 1996
TMDB rating: 7.4 / 10 from 734 votes
Director: Scott Hicks
Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Lynn Redgrave
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: The Roku Channel (free with ads), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Xumo Play (free with ads).

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How long is Shine?: Shine is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Shine rated?: Shine is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Shine a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Shine?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: The Roku Channel (free with ads), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Xumo Play (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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