A Shine of Rainbows(2009)
An abandoned child brings the colors of love into their lives.
A Shine of Rainbows 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.
A Shine of Rainbows (2009) is a family and drama film directed by Vic Sarin, released on October 1, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, John Bell and Tara Alice Scully. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Vic Sarin
- Writers:
- Vic Sarin, Catherine Spear
- Producers:
- James Flynn, Tina Pehme, Kim Roberts
- Cinematographer:
- Vic Sarin
- Composer:
- Keith Power
- Production:
- Sepia Films, Octagon Films
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Status:
- Released
A Shine of Rainbows (2009) Trailer
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A Shine of Rainbows Cast & Crew
Main cast
Connie Nielsen
as Maire
Aidan Quinn
as Alec
John Bell
as Tomás
- Tara Alice Scully
Tara Alice Scully
as Nancy
- Niamh Shaw
Niamh Shaw
as Katie
Jack Gleeson
as Seamus
Key crew
Directed by Vic Sarin, written by Vic Sarin and Catherine Spear, produced by James Flynn, Tina Pehme and Kim Roberts.
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A Shine of Rainbows Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 54 ratings.
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A Shine of Rainbows – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Shine of Rainbows online?
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A Shine of Rainbows (2009) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Shine of Rainbows?
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The main cast of A Shine of Rainbows (2009) includes Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, John Bell, Tara Alice Scully and Niamh Shaw. The film was directed by Vic Sarin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Shine of Rainbows released?
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A Shine of Rainbows was released on October 1, 2009 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is A Shine of Rainbows worth watching?
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A Shine of Rainbows (2009) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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