The Piano (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1993, The Piano is a drama and romance film directed by Jane Campion, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. After a long voyage from Scotland, pianist Ada McGrath and her young daughter, Flora, are left with all their belongings, including a piano, on a New Zealand beach. Ada, who has been mute since childhood, has been sold into marriage to a local man named Alisdair Stewart. Making little attempt to warm up to Alisdair, Ada soon becomes intrigued by his Maori-friendly acquaintance, George Baines, leading to tense, life-altering conflicts.
Who’s in it. The Piano stars Holly Hunter as Ada McGrath, Harvey Keitel as George Baines, Sam Neill as Alisdair Stewart and Anna Paquin as Flora McGrath, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Piano has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $40.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Curzon Home Cinema and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Piano page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Piano tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Piano (1993)?
- In GB, The Piano is available to stream on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Curzon Home Cinema. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Piano worth watching?
- The Piano holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Piano?
- The Piano stars Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, Anna Paquin and Cliff Curtis.
- When was The Piano released?
- The Piano was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.