Movie

A Shine of Rainbows

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

★ 6.5(54)20091h 41m

A Shine of Rainbows is streaming on Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel and fuboTV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch A Shine of Rainbows

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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 Canada — 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 Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream A Shine of Rainbows on Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel and fuboTV. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is A Shine of Rainbows on Netflix?+

A Shine of Rainbows is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel and fuboTV.

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.