Shine 1996 · Australia · 105 minutes · PG-13 · Won 1 Oscar. Another 45 wins & 49 nominations. biopic psychological drama Stars: Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor, Armin Mueller-Stahl Director: Scott Hicks A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love 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. Tags: fathers and sons, starting over, child prodigies 7.6 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love 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. Tags: fathers and sons, starting over, child prodigies, hotshots, in training, mental illness, musician's life, otherwise engaged Watch Shine trailer Starring of Shine Geoffrey Rush as David Helfgott Noah Taylor as (Young) David Helfgott Armin Mueller-Stahl as Peter Helfgott Justin Braine as Tony Sonia Todd as Sylvia Chris Haywood as Sam Alex Rafalowicz as David Helfgott Lynn Redgrave as Gillian Googie Withers as Katharine Susannah Prichard John Gielgud as Cecil Parkes Storyline of Shine 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. Genre: biography, drama, music, romance Theme: fathers and sons, starting over, child prodigies, hotshots, in training, mental illness, musician's life, otherwise engaged Mood: triumph of the spirit Certification: Parents Strongly Cautioned - Ages 13+ Recommended Flag: adult situations, brief nudity, questionable for children MPA rating: PG-13 Award: Won 1 Oscar. Another 45 wins & 49 nominations. Rating of Shine 7.6 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of Shine Write your review or comment