---
title: "Shine"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shine-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 972594
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 36
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shine (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shine-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Shine" (1980).
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Source [1]:
Title: Shine (1980)
Release Date: 01/01/1980 (HU)
Runtime: 36m
Director: János Tóth
Synopsis: Ragyogás is a polyphonic series of studies on film and light; it creates and reshapes cinema’s mythical world and language.
Source [2] & [3]:
Mentions songs titled "Shine" by Mr. Big and Muse. These are not about the 1980 film.
Title: Shine
Year: 1980
Director: János Tóth
Runtime: 36 minutes
Release Date: January 1, 1980 (Hungary)
Description: Ragyogás is a polyphonic series of studies on film and light. It creates and reshapes cinema's mythical world and language.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, AMC, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | iciTouTV, Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: János Tóth

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Shine online?
Shine is currently available to watch or stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, AMC, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Shine worth watching?
Shine holds a community rating of 0.0/10. It offers engaging storytelling for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Shine and when was it released?
Shine is a feature film with a runtime of 36 minutes. It was released in 1980. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Shine?
Shine was directed by János Tóth.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shine — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/972594)
- [Shine - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shine)
- [Shine - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shine)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*