Movie · Drama · Romance

One of the most critically acclaimed and highly awarded films of the year, THE PIANO arouses erotic passions and vengeful jealousies when Ada, a young mute woman (Holly Hunter), is desired by two men- her husband by an arranged marriage (Sam Neill) and the husband's darkly intense neighbor (Harvey Keitel). Violent emotions erupt, but only one man understands that Ada's heart can only be won through her beloved piano.

1994 · 2h 0m
Director Jane Campion

Cast & Crew

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The Piano

Drama

One of the most critically acclaimed and highly awarded films of the year, THE PIANO arouses erotic passions and vengeful jealousies when Ada, a young mute woman (Holly Hunter), is desired by two men- her husband by an arranged marriage (Sam Neill) and the husband's darkly intense neighbor (Harvey Keitel). Violent emotions erupt, but only one man understands that Ada's heart can only be won through her beloved piano.

COMMON SENSE

Charged tale of a woman's awakening; full-frontal nudity.

TOMATOMETER
Average 8.7
Reviews 72
Fresh 65
Rotten 7

Information

Studio
Miramax Films
Released
1994
Run Time
2 hr
Rated
R for moments of extremely graphic sexuality.
Content Advisories
Fantasy Violence, Language, Violence, Suggestive Dialogue, Sexual Content
Regions of Origin
United States, Australia, New Zealand, France
© 1992 Jan Chapman Productions / Ciby 2000 / TF1 Studio

Languages

Original Audio
English, English (United Kingdom), English (New Zealand)