The Piano
“Silence affects everyone in the end.”
When an arranged marriage brings Ada and her spirited pre-teen daughter Flora to the wilderness of 19th-century New Zealand, she finds herself locked in a battle of wills with both her controlling husband and a rugged frontiersman to whom she develops a forbidden attraction.
Where to watch The Piano in United States
Can I watch The Piano in United States? The Piano isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Piano streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Curzon Home Cinema, BFI Player |
| Canada | Tele Quebec | — |
| Australia | — | YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | MUBI, Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Orange VOD, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Acontra Plus |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve |
About The Piano
The Piano is a 1993 English-language drama and romance film directed by Jane Campion. The cast is led by Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Piano was produced by CiBy 2000 and Jan Chapman Productions and made in Australia and France. It was released on May 18, 1993, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $40 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jane Campion
- Writers
- Jane Campion
- Release date
- May 18, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia, France
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $40 million
- Production
- CiBy 2000, Jan Chapman Productions
The Piano cast & crew
The Piano was directed by Jane Campion and written by Jane Campion.
The cast features Holly Hunter as Ada McGrath, Harvey Keitel as George Baines, Sam Neill as Alisdair Stewart, Anna Paquin as Flora McGrath, Cliff Curtis as Mana, and Kerry Walker as Aunt Morag.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Nyman, cinematography is by Stuart Dryburgh, and it was produced by Jan Chapman and Alain Depardieu.
Is The Piano worth watching?
The Piano holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,707 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Piano is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Piano
The Piano isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Cast of The Piano
Holly Hunter
Ada McGrath
Harvey Keitel
George Baines
Sam Neill
Alisdair Stewart
Anna Paquin
Flora McGrath
Cliff Curtis
Mana
Kerry Walker
Aunt Morag
Ian Mune
Reverend
Geneviève Lemon
Nessie
Pete Smith
Hone
Bruce Allpress
Blind Piano Tuner
Rose McIver
Angel
Verity George
Bluebeard's Wife
The Piano — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Piano in United States?
The Piano is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The Piano in?
The Piano is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Maori. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Piano?
The Piano runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is The Piano rated?
The Piano is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,707 ratings.
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