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The Piano

1993, Movie, 2h

When an arranged marriage brings Ada and her spirited daughter to the wilderness of nineteenth-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.

Country: Australia,New Zealand,France

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Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...a chance to taste again its fetishism and voyeurism, its strange story of sexuality denied and displaced.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Matt Mueller

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...a strikingly unusual and arresting, sumptuous and transcendent parable of adultery and awakening passion featuring a knockout central performance from Cannes' Best Actress Holly Hunter.

Read full review at Empire

Jonathan Goransson

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Smuk og ufiltreredet.

2 years ago

Critic Oskar Möller

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Ett välkomponerat och vackert mästerverk av nutidens största kvinnliga regissör.

Read full review at Moviezine

Frequently asked questions

What is The Piano about? Toggle content

The Piano is a historical drama film set in the mid-1800s that tells the story of a mute Scottish woman named Ada McGrath who is sold into marriage with a New Zealand frontiersman, Alisdair Stewart. Ada's only solace is her beloved piano, which she plays with incredible skill. When Alisdair refuses to transport the piano to their new home, Ada seeks help from their neighbor, George Baines, who agrees to help her retrieve it in exchange for piano lessons. As Ada and George spend more time together, they develop a deep and intense connection that leads to a dangerous and passionate affair. Meanwhile, Alisdair becomes increasingly jealous and controlling, leading to a violent confrontation that changes everything. The film explores themes of love, desire, isolation, and the power of music to transcend barriers and connect people in unexpected ways.

Where can I stream The Piano? Toggle content

You can stream The Piano on: Apple TV

What movies are similar to The Piano? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Piano include Forrest Gump, Jerry Maguire, Phenomenon, Firelight, When Harry Met Sally..., A Summer Story.

When was The Piano released in theaters? Toggle content

The Piano was released in theaters on November 12, 1993.