Shine
A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love
1996 • 105 min • Drama
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 74 Audience · 722 · 100%
A child piano prodigy pushes past a demanding father and intense training, leading to a mental health breakdown. Years later, he finds his way back to music and a life filled with love and acceptance.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Challenging parent-child relationship
- Depiction of mental health struggles
- Some institutionalization scenes
- Brief moments of coarse language
What it models well
- Perseverance through adversity
- The power of music and love
- Finding acceptance and support
- Overcoming mental health challenges
Talk about it after
- The pressure of high expectations
- Understanding mental illness
- The importance of family relationships
- Defining success beyond fame
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Shine. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: Scott Hicks • Crew: Jan Sardi, Scott Hicks
Trailers & clips
Trailer
David Helfgott performs at the Oscar®
Trailer
Geoffrey Rush winning Best Actor
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