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The Pianist

“Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.”

8.420022h 30mDramaWar
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The Pianist at a glance

The Pianist is a 2002 drama and war film, running 2h 30m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel.

15 age rating2h 30mDramaWar

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2002-09-17
Runtime
2h 30m
Genres
Drama, War
Director
Roman Polanski
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
8.4 / 10 · 10,607 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Adrien BrodyWładysław 'Władek' Szpilman
Thomas KretschmannCaptain Wilm Hosenfeld
Frank FinlayFather
Maureen LipmanMother
Emilia FoxDorota
Ed StoppardHenryk Szpilman
Julia RaynerRegina Szpilman
Jessica Kate MeyerHalina Szpilman
Michał ŻebrowskiJurek
Wanja MuesSS Slapping Father
Richard RidingsMr. Lipa
Nomi SharronFeather Woman
Anthony MilnerMan Waiting to Cross
Lucy SkeapingStreet Musician

Questions about The Pianist

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Where can I watch The Pianist in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Pianist is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Pianist suitable for children?

The Pianist is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Pianist about?

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…

How long is The Pianist?

The Pianist runs for 2h 30m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Pianist trailer?

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