Shine (Independent)
Opened 11/22/1996 | Theatrical • Wide (991 locations)
Technical Specs: Dolby Digital
David Helfgott, a gifted pianist, struggles through childhood as his dysfunctional father abuses him and his siblings. Years later, he suffers a mental breakdown but manages to return as a legend.
Director & Top Cast
Scott Hicks
Director
Geoffrey Rush
David Helfgott - Adult
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Peter
Justin Braine
Tony
Sonia Todd
Sylvia
Chris Haywood
Sam
Alex Rafalowicz
David Helfgott - Child
Gordon Poole
Eisteddfod Presenter
Nicholas Bell
Ben Rosen
Danielle Cox
Suzie - Child
Rebecca Gooden
Margaret
Marta Kaczmarek
Rachel
John Cousins
Jim Minogue
Noah Taylor
David Helfgott - Adolescent
Paul Linkson
State Champion Announcer
Randall Berger
Isaac Stern
Ian Welbourne
Boy Next Door
Kelly Bottrill
Louise - Baby
Beverley Vaughan
Rabbi
Box Office Results
Domestic
| Week 1 11/22-11/28 | Week 2 12/06-12/12 | Week 3 12/13-12/19 | Week 4 12/27-01/02 | Week 5 01/03-01/09 | Week 6 01/10-01/16 | Week 7-17 1/17-3/28 |
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| weekend | 162179 | 168882 | 135266 | 1602329 | 1614152 | 1119091 | 11316519 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| cume | 162179 | 331061 | 466327 | 3606057 | 5789724 | 7364934 | 32217602 | 9718759 | 32217602 | 11694728 | 32217602 | 13487685 | 32217602 | 15034423 | 32217602 | 19306429 | 32217602 | 22410155 | 32217602 | 25351180 | 32217602 | 27957501 | 32217602 | 29876133 | 32217602 | 31420292 | 32217602 | 32217602 |
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| Weekend | Weekly | Locations | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Gross $ | % Chg. | Gross $ | % Chg. | # | Chg. | Per Theater Average |
| 1 | 11/22/1996-11/28/1996 | $162,179 | - | $0 | - | 7 | - | |
| 2 | 12/6/1996-12/12/1996 | $168,882 | 4.1 % | $0 | - | 10 | 3 | |
| 3 | 12/13/1996-12/19/1996 | $135,266 | -19.9 % | $0 | - | 10 | 0 | |
| 4 | 12/27/1996-1/2/1997 | $1,602,329 | 1084.6 % | $3,139,730 | - | 207 | 197 | $15,168 |
| 5 | 1/3/1997-1/9/1997 | $1,614,152 | 0.7 % | $2,183,667 | -30.5 % | 207 | 0 | $10,549 |
| 6 | 1/10/1997-1/16/1997 | $1,119,091 | -30.7 % | $1,575,210 | -27.9 % | 207 | 0 | $7,610 |
| 7 | 1/17/1997-1/23/1997 | $0 | -100 % | $2,353,825 | 49.4 % | -207 | - | |
| 8 | 1/24/1997-1/30/1997 | $1,441,744 | -100 % | $1,975,969 | -16.1 % | 314 | 314 | $6,293 |
| 9 | 1/31/1997-2/6/1997 | $1,367,537 | -5.1 % | $1,792,957 | -9.3 % | 314 | 0 | $5,710 |
| 10 | 2/7/1997-2/13/1997 | $1,030,587 | -24.6 % | $1,546,738 | -13.7 % | 314 | 0 | $4,926 |
| 11 | 2/14/1997-2/20/1997 | $0 | -100 % | $4,272,006 | 176.2 % | -314 | - | |
| 12 | 2/21/1997-2/27/1997 | $2,282,998 | -100 % | $3,103,726 | -27.3 % | 893 | 893 | $3,476 |
| 13 | 2/28/1997-3/6/1997 | $0 | -100 % | $2,941,025 | -5.2 % | -893 | - | |
| 14 | 3/7/1997-3/13/1997 | $1,944,532 | -100 % | $2,606,321 | -11.4 % | 991 | 991 | $2,630 |
| 15 | 3/14/1997-3/20/1997 | $1,391,473 | -28.4 % | $1,918,632 | -26.4 % | 912 | -79 | $2,104 |
| 16 | 3/21/1997-3/27/1997 | $1,060,338 | -23.8 % | $1,544,159 | -19.5 % | 911 | -1 | $1,695 |
| 17 | 3/28/1997-4/3/1997 | $797,310 | -24.8 % | $0 | - | 911 | 0 | |
| Total | $32,217,602 | ||||||
Total Includes Full Week Grosses for Weeks 1-17
Worldwide
Box Office Results
| Domestic Total | International Total | Worldwide Total |
|---|---|---|
| $35,892,330 (99.7%) | $106,751 (0.3%) | $35,999,081 (100%) |
