Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- sincere
- breezy
- family movie night
- teen sleepover
What critics said
The film achieved strong popularity with children, tweens, and teens, though no substantial aggregate critical consensus is provided.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story explicitly reworks Cyrano de Bergerac through Cyrus, whose lyrics reach Roxxie via Kris.
Cyrus speaks indirectly through rap lyrics, and Roxxie falls for the words and music before fully understanding their source.
The film is built around rappers, hip-hop performance, musical numbers, and a teen audience.
Cyrus's feelings and authorship are separated from the public performer through whom Roxxie hears the lyrics.
Films like Let It Shine, and why
High School Musical
teen musical romance centered on songwriting, self-expression, friendship, and young performers
Camp Rock
family-friendly teen musical with hip-hop influence, romantic misunderstandings, and performance-driven storytelling
Lemonade Mouth
feel-good youth musical about talent, confidence, friendship, and pursuing an artistic dream
Movie Details
- Director
- Paul Hoen
- Release Date
- 2012-06-15
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (327)
Cast
- Tyler James Williams
- Coco Jones
- Trevor Jackson
- Brandon Mychal Smith
- Dawnn Lewis
- Alex Désert
- Nicole Sullivan
- Courtney B. Vance
- Jasmine Burke
- Tamara Arias
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Let It Shine about?
- An insecure young rapper channels his heart through another performer, discovering that honest lyrics can transform romance, friendship, and self-confidence.
- What is Let It Shine like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Let It Shine as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Let It Shine violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Let It Shine.
- What did critics think of Let It Shine?
- The film achieved strong popularity with children, tweens, and teens, though no substantial aggregate critical consensus is provided.
- Which films are like Let It Shine?
- Films with a similar feel include High School Musical, Camp Rock, and Lemonade Mouth.
- How long is Let It Shine?
- Let It Shine runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Let It Shine?
- In United States, Let It Shine streams on Disney Plus.
