The Piano Lesson
“Blood is a chord that resonates through time.”
A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.
Where to watch The Piano Lesson in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open The Piano Lesson there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Piano Lesson streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson is a 2024 English-language drama film directed by Malcolm Washington. The cast is led by John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Piano Lesson was produced by Mundy Lane Entertainment and Escape Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on November 7, 2024, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Malcolm Washington
- Writers
- Virgil Williams, Malcolm Washington
- Release date
- November 7, 2024
- OTT release
- November 22, 2024
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Mundy Lane Entertainment, Escape Artists
The Piano Lesson cast & crew
The Piano Lesson was directed by Malcolm Washington and written by Virgil Williams and Malcolm Washington.
The cast features John David Washington as Boy Willie, Danielle Deadwyler as Berniece Charles, Samuel L. Jackson as Doaker Charles, Ray Fisher as Lymon, Michael Potts as Wining Boy, and Corey Hawkins as Avery.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alexandre Desplat, cinematography is by Mike Gioulakis, and it was produced by Constanza Romero and Denzel Washington.
Is The Piano Lesson worth watching?
The Piano Lesson holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 98 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Piano Lesson is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Piano Lesson
In United States, you can stream The Piano Lesson on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on November 22, 2024.
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Cast of The Piano Lesson
John David Washington
Boy Willie
Danielle Deadwyler
Berniece Charles
Samuel L. Jackson
Doaker Charles
Ray Fisher
Lymon
Michael Potts
Wining Boy
Corey Hawkins
Avery
Gail Bean
Dolly
Jerrika Hinton
Grace
Stephan James
Boy Charles
Skylar Aleece Smith
Maretha
Erykah Badu
Lucille
Malik J Ali
Willie Boy
The Piano Lesson — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Piano Lesson in United States?
The Piano Lesson is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Piano Lesson on Netflix?
Yes — The Piano Lesson is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Piano Lesson in?
The Piano Lesson is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Piano Lesson?
The Piano Lesson runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is The Piano Lesson rated?
The Piano Lesson is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 98 ratings.
▸When did The Piano Lesson release on OTT?
The Piano Lesson became available digitally on November 22, 2024.
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