Shine

Where to watch Shine in South Africa

Shine isn't available to stream, rent or buy in South Africa right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 4 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 South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Shine trailer

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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

J

Justin Braine

Tony

Chris Haywood

Sam

A

Alex Rafalowicz

David as a child

G

Gordon Poole

Eisteddfod Presenter

D

Danielle Cox

Suzie as a child

R

Rebecca Gooden

Margaret

Marta Kaczmarek

Rachel

J

John Cousins

Jim Minogue

P

Paul Linkson

State Champion Announcer

Randall Berger

Isaac Stern

I

Ian Welbourne

Boy Next Door

K

Kelly Bottrill

Louise as a baby

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