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Shine

Name: Shine
Genre: Drama
Released: 1996-08-15
Cast: Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Lynn Redgrave, Googie Withers

1996 | 105 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar and it made about 7 times its budget. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Actor. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role. Won 2 BAFTAs: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role, British Academy Film Awards: Best Sound. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Actor. Won 1 WGA Award: Australian Writers Guild Awards: Best Film Score. Also nominated for 6 more Oscars, 4 more Golden Globes and 2 more SAG Awards. Plus 10 other awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$36 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 139K people sought it out in the past year

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Directed by Scott Hicks