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Let It Shine

2012Movie1 h 44 minG

FamilyMusic
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes–84%

An uplifting, romantic family movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

The truth is in the music.

A teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help a friend and win the girl of his dreams while overcoming self-doubt and the expectations of his strict religious parents.

Feels like

  • Teen Romance
  • Musical Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Faith and Family
  • Urban Setting
  • Hip-Hop Influence
  • Positive Message
  • Heartwarming
  • Disney Channel Movie

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Paul Hoen
Written by
Eric Daniel
Produced by
David Nelson, Amy Gibbons
Music by
Richard Gibbs

Everyone

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Facts

June 15, 2012 · 1 h 44 min · G

Released
June 15, 2012
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Music, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Flashy Fraud vs. Subtle Substance, Plot-Irrelevant Villain, Extreme Doormat +9

  • Flashy Fraud vs. Subtle Substance
  • Plot-Irrelevant Villain
  • Extreme Doormat
  • The Rival
  • "Could Have Avoided This!" Plot
  • Monochrome Casting
  • Can't Take Criticism
  • "Well Done, Son" Guy
  • Battle Rapping
  • Break the Haughty
  • Big Bad Ensemble
  • Villainy-Free Villain

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Let It Shine?"

Questions about Let It Shine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Let It Shine?

Disney+

In the United States, Let It Shine streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 54 other countries.

Is Let It Shine worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.5 and Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5).

Is Let It Shine okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Let It Shine good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Let It Shine?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Let It Shine use?

Flashy Fraud vs. Subtle SubstancePlot-Irrelevant VillainExtreme DoormatThe Rival"Could Have Avoided This!" PlotMonochrome CastingCan't Take Criticism"Well Done, Son" GuyBattle RappingBreak the HaughtyBig Bad EnsembleVillainy-Free Villainand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Flashy Fraud vs. Subtle Substance, Plot-Irrelevant Villain, and Extreme Doormat.