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Summary Inspired by the troubled but ultimately triumphant life of classical pianist David Helfgott, Shine focuses on Helfgott's painful retreat into a private world while still in his early 20's and on the brink of a glittering international career. Spanning the 1950's to the 1980's, Shine dramatizes the deeply moving way in which Helfgott, aft...

Shine
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 25 Critic Reviews
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User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 59 User Ratings
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Summary Inspired by the troubled but ultimately triumphant life of classical pianist David Helfgott, Shine focuses on Helfgott's painful retreat into a private world while still in his early 20's and on the brink of a glittering international career. Spanning the 1950's to the 1980's, Shine dramatizes the deeply moving way in which Helfgott, aft...

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Production Company Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC), Film Victoria, Momentum Films, The South Australian Film Corporation
Release Date Nov 20, 1996
Duration 1 h 45 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 7 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 5 Nominations
Australian Film Institute
• 9 Wins & 12 Nominations