A Shine of Rainbows_
"An abandoned child brings the colors of love into their lives."
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.
Starring
Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, John Bell
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
4 countries
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Google Play
4 countries
Prime Video
3 countries
YouTube
2 countries
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Year context
A Shine of Rainbows was released 17 years ago in 2009.
Overview
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 st...
A Shine of Rainbows is a Family, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 41m.
CAST (6)
Connie Nielsen
Maire
Aidan Quinn
Alec
John Bell
Tomás
TA
Tara Alice Scully
Nancy
Niamh Shaw
Katie
Jack Gleeson
Seamus
BOX OFFICE
$6.0M
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
101 min (1h 41m)
Country
Canada, IE
Rating
6.5/10 (51 votes)
Budget
$6,000,000
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 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.
How long is A Shine of Rainbows?
A Shine of Rainbows has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who stars in A Shine of Rainbows?
The cast of A Shine of Rainbows includes Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, John Bell, Tara Alice Scully, Niamh Shaw.
What is the rating of A Shine of Rainbows?
A Shine of Rainbows has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 51 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Family
Drama
