The Piano Lesson
“Blood is a chord that resonates through time.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-18
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John David Washington
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Jerrika Hinton
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Charity Jordan
Mama Berniece
Isaiah Gunn
Young Boy Willie
Matrell Smith
Crawley
Eilan Joseph
Papa Boy Walter
Pauletta Washington
Mama Ola
Olivia Washington
Young Mama Ola
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 14 DaysBrisbane International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 8, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 22, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm Washington
- Screenplay & Story
- Virgil Williams, Malcolm Washington
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- The Piano Lesson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Mundy Lane Entertainment, Escape Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm Washington
Virgil Williams, Malcolm Washington, August Wilson
Alexandre Desplat
Mike Gioulakis
Leslie Jones
Jennifer Roth, Denzel Washington, Katia Washington, Constanza Romero, Todd Black
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Gioulakis
Director of Photography
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck
Costume Design
David J. Bomba
Production Design
Malcolm Washington
Director
Denzel Washington
Producer
Todd Black
Producer
Virgil Williams
Screenplay
Malcolm Washington
Screenplay
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Leslie Jones
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Piano Lesson
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What is The Piano Lesson about?
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.
Who directed The Piano Lesson?
The Piano Lesson was directed by Malcolm Washington.
Who stars in The Piano Lesson?
The principal cast of The Piano Lesson includes John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts.
When was The Piano Lesson released and how long is it?
The Piano Lesson was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Piano Lesson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Piano Lesson was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Piano Lesson?
The Piano Lesson holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: U/A 13+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).