Where to watch
Curzon Amazon Channel
Apple TV Store
Amazon Video
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Sky Store
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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by Scott Hicks
GR
Geoffrey Rush
David as an adult
NT
Noah Taylor
David as an adolescent
AM
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Peter
LR
Lynn Redgrave
Gillian
GW
Googie Withers
Katharine Susannah Prichard
ST
Sonia Todd
Sylvia
NB
Nicholas Bell
Ben Rosen
JG
John Gielgud
Cecil Parkes
JB
Justin Braine
Tony
CH
Chris Haywood
Sam
AR
Alex Rafalowicz
David as a child
GP
Gordon Poole
Eisteddfod Presenter
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Shine — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Shine?
Shine is streaming on Curzon in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Shine on Netflix?
No, Shine is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Curzon.
Is Shine on Amazon Prime Video?
Shine isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Where can I watch Shine for free?
Shine is available on Curzon in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.
Is Shine based on a true story?
Yes — Shine is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).