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A Shine of Rainbows

Play trailer Poster for A Shine of Rainbows PG,  2009,  1h 41m,  Kids & Family/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 56% 9 Reviews Tomatometer 70% 500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
56% Tomatometer 9 Reviews 70% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
A lonely orphan's life is transformed by a woman who teaches him to conquer grief and discover the magic in nature and himself.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Apr 22, 2010
2.5/4
Hey, what's not to like about cute orphans, baby seals, sweet moms and gruff dads with hearts of gold? And rainbows? If your heart is going thumpety-thump at such a prospect, here is the movie for you. Go to Full Review
Liam Lacey Globe and Mail Apr 9, 2010
2/4
A family film that risks drowning in its own syrup. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 23, 2020
2.5/4.0
Along with Nielsen's winning performance, both Aidan Quinn, in arguably the film's most complex role, and young John Bell give satisfying and memorable performances. Go to Full Review
Kevin Carr 7M Pictures Oct 14, 2013
3.5/5
The story is sweet and tender, and it's modestly self-contained. Sure, it deals with some heavy topics and subjects, but it doesn't beat the viewer over the head with it. Go to Full Review
Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice May 23, 2011
3/5
A fine family film about an orphan who finds a satisfying new life in the countryside of Ireland. Go to Full Review
Bill Chambers Film Freak Central Oct 5, 2010
0.5/4
Gawd, this movie is so nauseatingly nice. Go to Full Review
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Theodore R Aug 9, 2018 I watched this movie on boxxy software a few months ago. I think it's great! Made me cry almost from the start
Albus G Mar 25, 2018 A fine film that offers sincerity and inspiration.
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A Shine of Rainbows

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Cast & Crew

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Vic Sarin

Director

Connie Nielsen

Maire

Aidan Quinn

Alec

John Bell

Tomás

Jack Gleeson

Seamus

Tara Alice Scully

Nancy

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A Shine of Rainbows

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Movie Info

Synopsis A lonely orphan's life is transformed by a woman who teaches him to conquer grief and discover the magic in nature and himself.
Director
Vic Sarin
Producer
James Flynn, Tina Pehme, Kim Roberts
Screenwriter
Dennis Foon, Vic Sarin, Catherine Spear
Rating
PG (Some Thematic Elements|Smoking|Mild Peril)
Genre
Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2012
Runtime
1h 41m
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