Where to watch Shine in Australia
Shine is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV and Beamafilm. Availability checked 5 June 2026.
About Shine
Shine is a 1996 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Scott Hicks, starring Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor and Armin Mueller-Stahl. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 709 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shine in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Shine trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Geoffrey Rush
David as an adult
Noah Taylor
David as an adolescent
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Peter
Lynn Redgrave
Gillian
Googie Withers
Katharine Susannah Prichard
Sonia Todd
Sylvia
Nicholas Bell
Ben Rosen
John Gielgud
Cecil Parkes
Justin Braine
Tony
Chris Haywood
Sam
Alex Rafalowicz
David as a child
Gordon Poole
Eisteddfod Presenter
Danielle Cox
Suzie as a child
Rebecca Gooden
Margaret
Marta Kaczmarek
Rachel
John Cousins
Jim Minogue
Paul Linkson
State Champion Announcer
Randall Berger
Isaac Stern
Ian Welbourne
Boy Next Door
Kelly Bottrill
Louise as a baby
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Shine in Australia?+
In Australia, you can stream Shine on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV and Beamafilm.
Is Shine on Netflix?+
Shine is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Shine?+
Shine has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Who stars in Shine?+
Shine stars Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Lynn Redgrave and Googie Withers.
When did Shine come out?+
Shine is a 1996 movie directed by Scott Hicks.
What genre is Shine?+
Shine is Drama film.
Who directed Shine?+
Shine was directed by Scott Hicks.
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