Shine

1h 45m · 1996 · Directed by Scott Hicks · 3.7 / 5 on Letterboxd

Shine (1996) runs 1h 45m, directed by Scott Hicks. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.