The Piano movie poster

The Piano

"Silence affects everyone in the end."

May 18, 1993 2h 0m 7.4/10 (1,611 votes)

Originally released in 1993. The Piano is a drama/romance film. directed by Jane Campion. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, and Sam Neill

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 18, 1993 32 years ago
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Runtime 2h 0m 120 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (1,611 votes)
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Budget $7M Production budget
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Box Office $40.2M 5.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$7,000,000
Revenue
$40,200,000

Production Companies

  • CiBy 2000
  • Jan Chapman Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Piano about?

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 a...

Who directed The Piano?

The Piano was directed by Jane Campion.

How long is The Piano?

The Piano has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).

When was The Piano released?

The Piano was released on May 18, 1993 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Piano?

The main cast of The Piano includes Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, Anna Paquin, Cliff Curtis.

Is The Piano worth watching?

The Piano has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,611 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.