Let It Shine (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Let It Shine is a 2012 family music film directed by Paul Hoen, starring Tyler James Williams as Cyrus, Courtney B. Vance and Trevor Jackson. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $750,000 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Paul Hoen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- GWave Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Let It Shine About?
The premise of Let It Shine without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A teenage rapper uses his talent to support a friend and pursue his romantic interest, navigating challenges of trust and loyalty. His passion for music clashes with his parents' religious beliefs, creating conflict as he strives to balance his dreams and family expectations. The story explores themes of friendship, ambition, and the power of music.
Let It Shine Cast & Characters
Tyler James Williams leads the cast as Cyrus, with Courtney B. Vance as Jacob and Trevor Jackson as Kris. Directed by Paul Hoen; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul Hoen
- Tyler James Williams as Cyrus
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Courtney B. Vance as Jacob - Trevor Jackson as Kris
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Coco Jones as Roxxie
Also Starring in Let It Shine
· 12 more- Dawnn Lewis Gail
- Alex Désert Levi
- Brandon Mychal Smith Lord of Da Bling
- Chloe Bailey Choir Girl #2
- Halle Bailey Choir Girl #1
- Algee Smith Da Boss
- Nicole Sullivan Lyla
- Nickolas Wolf Church Attendant (uncredited)
- Diva Tyler Elderly Church Mama
- Jasmine Burke Eb
- Tamara Arias Flo
- Brandin Jenkins Choir Boy
More from Paul Hoen
More films directed by Paul Hoen, best-rated first: Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, Zombies 3, Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2 and Z-O-M-B-I-E-S.
Let It Shine Plot Summary
What happens in Let It Shine from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Atlanta, 15-year-old Cyrus DeBarge [Tyler James Williams] is a gifted musician and choir director who writes rap lyrics under the alias Truth because of his father, Pastor Jacob DeBarge [Courtney B. Vance],’s disapproval of hip-hop and his shy demeanor next to his more outgoing best friend Kris McDuffy [Trevor Jackson]. Unbeknownst to Jacob, Cyrus secretly works as a busboy at a club called “Off the Street,” where the music label of their childhood friend Roxie Andrews [Coco Jones], a teenage singing sensation, is sponsoring a songwriting contest. Roxie chooses Truth’s song Don’t Run Away as the winning entry but misidentifies Kris as Truth because the photo Cyrus submitted features both of them.
Full summary
The whole story of Let It Shine, scene by scene
Let It Shine Box Office
Let It Shine grossed $750,000 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$750K
- International
- $750K
Let It Shine Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Let It Shine.
How Well Do You Know Let It 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 character's full name?
Cars in Let It Shine
7 cars on screen, including the Piaggio Vespa LXV and the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.
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Piaggio Vespa LXV Important role -
2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2010 Ford Taurus Minor role -
1998 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role
Let It Shine Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Άστο να Λάμψει” and “Na Batida do Coração”.
- Also known as
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- Άστο να Λάμψει
- Na Batida do Coração
- Vou Brilhar!
- Vou Brilhar: Let It Shine
- ¡Voy a brillar!
- Let It Shine - Zeig, was Du kannst!
- Hadd soul-jon
- Позволь ему засиять
- 렛 잇 샤인
- 闪耀青春
- Засвітись
- Işığın Parlasın
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- Būk savimi
- 閃亮的青春
- Vnitřní zář
- אל הזוהר
- Déjalo brillar
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Let It Shine FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Let It Shine, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Let It Shine?
Let It Shine runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Let It Shine released?
Let It Shine was released on June 15, 2012.
Who directed Let It Shine?
Let It Shine was directed by Paul Hoen.
More films by Paul Hoen Who is in the cast of Let It Shine?
Let It Shine stars Tyler James Williams as Cyrus, Courtney B. Vance as Jacob and Trevor Jackson as Kris, among 16 credited actors.
How much did Let It Shine make at the box office?
Let It Shine grossed $750,000 worldwide.
Does Let It Shine have a post-credit scene?
No. Let It Shine has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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