The Piano Teacher (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2001, The Piano Teacher is a drama and romance film directed by Michael Haneke, running about 131 minutes. “Perversion at its wicked best!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Erika Kohut, a sexually repressed piano teacher living with her domineering mother, meets a young man who starts romantically pursuing her.
Who’s in it. The Piano Teacher stars Isabelle Huppert as Erika Kohut, Annie Girardot as The Mother, Benoît Magimel as Walter Klemmer and Susanne Lothar as Mrs. Schober, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Piano Teacher has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Piano Teacher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Piano Teacher tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Piano Teacher (2001)?
- In US, The Piano Teacher is available to stream on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Piano Teacher worth watching?
- The Piano Teacher holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Piano Teacher?
- The Piano Teacher stars Isabelle Huppert, Annie Girardot, Benoît Magimel, Susanne Lothar and Udo Samel.
- When was The Piano Teacher released?
- The Piano Teacher was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.