Shine a Light(2008)
A master director shining his light on the best rock band on the planet.
Shine a Light Synopsis
Martin Scorsese’s electrifying concert documentary captures The Rolling Stones live at New York’s Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Filmed over two nights in 2006 with an all-star team of cinematographers, the film combines dynamic performances with archival footage and rare glimpses behind the scenes, offering a vibrant portrait of the band’s enduring energy and legacy.
Shine a Light (2008) is a documentary and music film directed by Martin Scorsese, released on April 4, 2008 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 186 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Scorsese
- Producers:
- Zane Weiner, Michael Cohl, Steve Bing
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Elswit
- Production:
- Shangri-La Entertainment, Concert Productions International, Paramount Vantage
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Revenue:
- $15,773,307
- Status:
- Released
Shine a Light (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shine a Light before you stream it.
Shine a Light Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Shine a Light.
Shine a Light - Trailer
Trailer
Allan Arkush on SHINE A LIGHT
Featurette
Shine a Light Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mick Jagger
as Self - The Rolling Stones Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Keith Richards
as Self - The Rolling Stones Guitar, Vocals
Charlie Watts
as Self - The Rolling Stones Drums
Ronnie Wood
as Self - The Rolling Stones Guitar
- Tim Ries
Tim Ries
as Self - The Rolling Stones Saxophone, Keyboards
Blondie Chaplin
as Self - The Rolling Stones Vocals
Christina Aguilera
as Self
Jack White
as Self
Buddy Guy
as Self
- Michael Davis
Michael Davis
as Self
- Kent S. Smith
Kent S. Smith
as Self
Hillary Clinton
as Self (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Martin Scorsese, produced by Zane Weiner, Michael Cohl and Steve Bing.
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Shine a Light Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 186 ratings.
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Shine a Light – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shine a Light online?
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Shine a Light (2008) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus and Night Flight Plus, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shine a Light?
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The main cast of Shine a Light (2008) includes Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood and Tim Ries. The film was directed by Martin Scorsese. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shine a Light released?
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Shine a Light was released on April 4, 2008 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Shine a Light worth watching?
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Shine a Light (2008) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 186 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shine a Light?
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