The Pianist
“Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.”
The true story of pianist Władysław Szpilman's experiences in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. When the Jews of the city find themselves forced into a ghetto, Szpilman finds work playing in a café; and when his family is deported in 1942, he stays behind, works for a while as a laborer, and eventually goes into hiding in the ruins of the war-torn city.
Where to watch The Pianist in United States
Can I watch The Pianist in United States? Yes — you can stream The Pianist in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Pianist streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Howdy Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Stan | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Claro tv+ | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, FOD |
About The Pianist
The Pianist is a 2002 English-language drama and war film directed by Roman Polanski. The cast is led by Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay. It has a runtime of 2h 30m. Viewers rate it 8.4/10 across 10300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.
The Pianist was produced by R.P. Productions, Heritage Films, and Studio Babelsberg and made in France and Germany. It was released on September 17, 2002, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $120 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roman Polanski
- Writers
- Ronald Harwood
- Release date
- September 17, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $120 million
- Production
- R.P. Productions, Heritage Films, Studio Babelsberg
The Pianist cast & crew
The Pianist was directed by Roman Polanski and written by Ronald Harwood.
The cast features Adrien Brody as Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman, Thomas Kretschmann as Captain Wilm Hosenfeld, Frank Finlay as Father, Maureen Lipman as Mother, Emilia Fox as Dorota, and Ed Stoppard as Henryk Szpilman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Wojciech Kilar, cinematography is by Paweł Edelman, and it was produced by Roman Polanski and Alain Sarde.
Is The Pianist worth watching?
The Pianist holds an audience score of 8.4/10 from 10,348 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 2h 30m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and war, The Pianist is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Pianist
In United States, you can stream The Pianist on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Howdy Amazon Channel, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Pianist
Adrien Brody
Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman
Thomas Kretschmann
Captain Wilm Hosenfeld
Frank Finlay
Father
Maureen Lipman
Mother
Emilia Fox
Dorota
Ed Stoppard
Henryk Szpilman
Julia Rayner
Regina Szpilman
Jessica Kate Meyer
Halina Szpilman
Michał Żebrowski
Jurek
Wanja Mues
SS Slapping Father
Richard Ridings
Mr. Lipa
Nomi Sharron
Feather Woman
The Pianist — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Pianist in United States?
The Pianist is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Howdy Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Pianist on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Pianist is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Pianist in?
The Pianist is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German, Polish, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Pianist?
The Pianist runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
▸What is The Pianist rated?
The Pianist is rated R. It holds a 8.4/10 audience score from 10,348 ratings.
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