They Shot the Piano Player (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film
Released in 2022, They Shot the Piano Player is an animation and music film directed by Fernando Trueba, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A New York music journalist sets out to find the truth behind the tragic disappearance of young Brazilian piano virtuoso Tenorio Jr. Celebrating the world-renowned Latin music movement Bossa Nova, this film captures a fleeting period of creative freedom at a turning point in Latin American history in the 1960s and 1970s, just before the continent was engulfed by totalitarian regimes.
Who’s in it. They Shot the Piano Player stars Jeff Goldblum as Jeff Harris (voice), Caetano Veloso as (voice) and Gilberto Gil.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Shot the Piano Player page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Shot the Piano Player tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Shot the Piano Player (2022)?
- In US, They Shot the Piano Player is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in They Shot the Piano Player?
- They Shot the Piano Player stars Jeff Goldblum, Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil.
- When was They Shot the Piano Player released?
- They Shot the Piano Player was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.