Movie

A Shine of Rainbows

“An abandoned child brings the colors of love into their lives.”

★ 6.5(54)20091h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Vic Sarin
Release date: 2009-10-01
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Budget: $6,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Sepia Films

A Shine of Rainbows — trailer

About A Shine of Rainbows

A Shine of Rainbows is a 2009 movie in the Family and Drama genres, directed by Vic Sarin, starring Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn and John Bell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 54 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Shine of Rainbows in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An orphaned boy named Tomás is adopted by Maire O’Donnell to live on a whimsical Irish isle filled with new friends, secret caves and a lost baby pup seal stranded on the coast. But when Maire's reluctant husband Alec refuses to accept Tomás as his own son, the boy drifts down a fateful path of adventure and self-discovery, illuminating how rainbows can shine around - and within - us all.

Cast

Connie Nielsen

Maire

Aidan Quinn

Alec

John Bell

Tomás

Tara Alice Scully

Nancy

Niamh Shaw

Katie

Jack Gleeson

Seamus

Themes & keywords

islandgrieforphanseal (animal)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Shine of Rainbows in Australia?+

A Shine of Rainbows is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Shine of Rainbows on Netflix?+

A Shine of Rainbows is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is A Shine of Rainbows?+

A Shine of Rainbows has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in A Shine of Rainbows?+

A Shine of Rainbows stars Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, John Bell, Tara Alice Scully and Niamh Shaw.

When did A Shine of Rainbows come out?+

A Shine of Rainbows is a 2009 movie directed by Vic Sarin.

What genre is A Shine of Rainbows?+

A Shine of Rainbows is Family and Drama film.

Who directed A Shine of Rainbows?+

A Shine of Rainbows was directed by Vic Sarin.