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A Shine of Rainbows (2009)

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

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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.

Release Date
October 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 41m
Rating
6.5/10 (53 votes)

Director: Vic Sarin

Cast: Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, John Bell, Tara Alice Scully, Niamh Shaw, Jack Gleeson

Production: Sepia Films, Octagon Films
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IMDb
Budget
$6M

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A Shine of Rainbows

A Shine of Rainbows

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

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

6.5
101 min

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.

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Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date10/1/2009
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Cast

Connie Nielsen

as Maire

Aidan Quinn

as Alec

John Bell

as Tomás

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Tara Alice Scully

as Nancy

Niamh Shaw

as Katie

Jack Gleeson

as Seamus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Shine of Rainbows about?

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 reluc…

How long is A Shine of Rainbows?

1h 41m

When was A Shine of Rainbows released?

October 1, 2009

Who directed A Shine of Rainbows?

Vic Sarin

Who stars in A Shine of Rainbows?

Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, John Bell

What genre is A Shine of Rainbows?

Family, Drama

What is A Shine of Rainbows rated?

PG

Is A Shine of Rainbows available to stream?

Yes, on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz