The Piano (1993) movie poster

The Piano (1993)

"Silence affects everyone in the end."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 90% (RT: 90%, MC: 89) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaRomance

Where to Watch

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Director
Runtime
2h
Country
Australia, France
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (1,624 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
Metacritic
89
Cast
Holly Hunter as Ada McGrath
Harvey Keitel as George Baines
Sam Neill as Alisdair Stewart
Anna Paquin as Flora McGrath
Cliff Curtis as Mana
Kerry Walker as Aunt Morag
Ian Mune as Reverend
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,624 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 90%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Jane Campion cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Holly Hunter spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Piano is a 1993 drama, romance film directed by Jane Campion. 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. The film has been rated by 1,624 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Piano delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Piano (1993) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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