Shine a Light
“A master director shining his light on the best rock band on the planet.”
Synopsis
Martin Scorsese’s electrifying concert documentary captures The Rolling Stones live at New York’s Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Filmed over two nights in 2006 with an all-star team of cinematographers, the film combines dynamic performances with archival footage and rare glimpses behind the scenes, offering a vibrant portrait of the band’s enduring energy and legacy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Shine a Light - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-03
Top Cast
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Mick Jagger
Self - The Rolling Stones Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Keith Richards
Self - The Rolling Stones Guitar, Vocals
Charlie Watts
Self - The Rolling Stones Drums
Ronnie Wood
Self - The Rolling Stones Guitar
Tim Ries
Self - The Rolling Stones Saxophone, Keyboards
Blondie Chaplin
Self - The Rolling Stones Vocals
Christina Aguilera
Self
Jack White
Self
Buddy Guy
Self
Michael Davis
Self
Kent S. Smith
Self
Hillary Clinton
Self (uncredited)
Bill Clinton
Self (uncredited)
Martin Scorsese
Self (uncredited)
Aija Terauda
Self (uncredited)
Charles Rosenay
Backstage assistant to band (uncredited)
Benicio del Toro
Self - Concert Audience (uncredited)
Bruce Willis
Self - Concert Audience (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 4, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
15.77x
+$14.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Original Title
- Shine a Light
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.8M
- Production Studios
- Shangri-La Entertainment, Concert Productions International, Paramount Vantage
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Scorsese
Robert Richardson, Emmanuel Lubezki, Ellen Kuras, Robert Elswit, Stuart Dryburgh, John Toll, Andrew Lesnie
David Tedeschi
Victoria Pearman, Michael Cohl, Zane Weiner, Steve Bing, Mick Jagger
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Scorsese
Director
Victoria Pearman
Producer
Michael Cohl
Producer
Zane Weiner
Producer
Steve Bing
Producer
David Tedeschi
Editor
Robert Richardson
Director of Photography
Emmanuel Lubezki
Director of Photography
Ellen Kuras
Director of Photography
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
Stuart Dryburgh
Director of Photography
John Toll
Director of Photography
Andrew Lesnie
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shine a Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shine a Light about?
Martin Scorsese’s electrifying concert documentary captures The Rolling Stones live at New York’s Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Filmed over two nights in 2006 with an all-star team of cinematographers, the film combines dynamic performances with archival footage and rare glimpses behind the scenes, offering a vibrant portrait of the band’s enduring energy and legacy.
Who directed Shine a Light?
Shine a Light was directed by Martin Scorsese.
Who stars in Shine a Light?
The principal cast of Shine a Light includes Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, Tim Ries.
When was Shine a Light released and how long is it?
Shine a Light was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shine a Light?
Shine a Light had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $15.8M at the worldwide box office (15.77 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shine a Light?
Shine a Light holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).