Always Shine (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Always Shine is a 2016 thriller directed by Sophia Takal. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $17,102 worldwide. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Sophia Takal
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Oscilloscope
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Always Shine About?
The premise of Always Shine without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two actresses, Rachel and Claire, journey to a remote Big Sur retreat hoping to recharge and reconnect. As the weekend progresses, unresolved tensions and a history of competition resurface, pushing their friendship to the breaking point. The serene setting becomes a backdrop for escalating psychological warfare as the women confront their insecurities and the fragile nature of their bond, ultimately questioning their sanity and sense of identity.
Always Shine Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- concealed nudity
- casting couch
- title directed by female
- vacation gone wrong
- friend turns against friend
- friendship between women
- friends turn on one another
- friends become enemies
- female protagonists
- protagonist duo
- jealousy
- best friends
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- temporary insanity
- person snapping
- psychological
- breakup
- unhinged
- murderous rage
- brutal murder
- forest
- party
- female best friends
- female protagonist
- sex scene
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- swimming pool
- open ended
- exercising
- strangled to death
- two protagonists
- murdered by best friend
- bungalow
- vacation
- shower
- talking to the camera
- actress
The Director of Always Shine
Directed by Sophia Takal.
- Director Sophia Takal
More from Sophia Takal
More films directed by Sophia Takal, best-rated first: Black Christmas and New Year, New You.
Always Shine Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Always Shine 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 51%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 53% User score
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
7 ratings
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Always Shine Plot Summary
What happens in Always Shine from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Beth, an actress portrayed by Caitlin FitzGerald, is on the verge of enjoying a significant breakthrough in her career, taking roles in thrilling films and beer commercials that often require nudity. To celebrate her success, she plans a weekend escape to Big Sur with her best friend, Anna, depicted by Mackenzie Davis, who is currently struggling to make a name for herself in the film industry and often participates in student films without pay.
Full summary
The whole story of Always Shine, scene by scene
Always Shine Box Office
Always Shine grossed $17,102 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$17.1K
- US & Canada
- $17.1K
Always Shine Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip ALWAYS SHINE (Clip #1) - A Sundance Now Exclusive
- Clip ALWAYS SHINE (Clip #2) - A Sundance Now Exclusive
- Clip ALWAYS SHINE (Clip #3: Be More Excited) - A Sundance Now Exclusive
How Well Do You Know Always Shine?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main setting of the film?
Always Shine Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Siempre amigas” and “얼웨이즈 샤인”.
- Also known as
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- Siempre amigas
- 얼웨이즈 샤인
- 올웨이즈 샤인
- Всегда сияй
- Zawsze piękna
- Tehlikeli Arkadaşlık
- Brilho Eterno
- Always Shine - Freunde für immer...
- Démonaink
- Fjendskab mellem venner
- שחקניות
- Винаги блести!
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- Завжди світися
- Vienmēr spīdot
- 永远闪耀
- ブラック・ビューティー
- Nenustok spindėti
- เพื่อนรัก แรงริษยา
- Strălucește mereu
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including What Keeps You Alive, The Roommates and Sun Don't Shine.
Always Shine FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Always Shine, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Always Shine?
Always Shine runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Always Shine released?
Always Shine was released on November 25, 2016.
Who directed Always Shine?
Always Shine was directed by Sophia Takal.
More films by Sophia Takal How much did Always Shine make at the box office?
Always Shine grossed $17,102 worldwide.
How is Always Shine rated?
Always Shine has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does Always Shine have a post-credit scene?
No. Always Shine has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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