The Pianist(2002)
Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.
The Pianist Synopsis
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.
The Pianist (2002) is a drama and war film directed by Roman Polanski, released on September 17, 2002 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay and Maureen Lipman. Viewers rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 10,416 ratings.
- Director:
- Roman Polanski
- Writers:
- Ronald Harwood, Władysław Szpilman
- Producers:
- Roman Polanski, Alain Sarde, Robert Benmussa
- Cinematographer:
- Paweł Edelman
- Composer:
- Wojciech Kilar
- Production:
- R.P. Productions, Heritage Films, Studio Babelsberg, Runteam, StudioCanal
- Budget:
- $35,000,000
- Revenue:
- $120,098,945
- Status:
- Released
The Pianist (2002) Trailer
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The Pianist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Adrien Brody
as Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman
Thomas Kretschmann
as Captain Wilm Hosenfeld
Frank Finlay
as Father
Maureen Lipman
as Mother
Emilia Fox
as Dorota
Ed Stoppard
as Henryk Szpilman
Julia Rayner
as Regina Szpilman
Jessica Kate Meyer
as Halina Szpilman
Michał Żebrowski
as Jurek
Wanja Mues
as SS Slapping Father
Richard Ridings
as Mr. Lipa
Nomi Sharron
as Feather Woman
Key crew
Directed by Roman Polanski, written by Ronald Harwood and Władysław Szpilman, produced by Roman Polanski, Alain Sarde and Robert Benmussa.
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The Pianist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.4/10 from 10,416 ratings.
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The Pianist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pianist online?
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The Pianist (2002) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Pianist?
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The main cast of The Pianist (2002) includes Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman and Emilia Fox. The film was directed by Roman Polanski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pianist released?
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The Pianist was released on September 17, 2002 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is The Pianist worth watching?
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The Pianist (2002) holds an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 10,416 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Pianist?
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