The Pianist
2002, English. Directed by Roman Polanski.
Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Roman PolanskiDirector
- Adrien BrodyWładysław 'Władek' Szpilman
- Thomas KretschmannCaptain Wilm Hosenfeld
- Frank FinlayFather
- Maureen LipmanMother
- Emilia FoxDorota
- Ed StoppardHenryk Szpilman
- Julia RaynerRegina Szpilman
- Jessica Kate MeyerHalina Szpilman
- Michał ŻebrowskiJurek
- Wanja MuesSS Slapping Father
- Richard RidingsMr. Lipa
- Nomi SharronFeather Woman
Details
- Released
- 17 September 2002
- Country
- France, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ronald Harwood
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $120M
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What The Pianist is based on
The Pianist is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.
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The Pianist: quick answers
Is The Pianist worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.4/10 from 10,615 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Pianist?
The Pianist runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
Does The Pianist have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Pianist. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Pianist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pianist is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Pianist on?
The Pianist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pianist?
If you liked The Pianist, try Schindler's List, The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler, Irena's Vow.
Who directed The Pianist?
The Pianist (2002) was directed by Roman Polanski and stars Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay.
What is The Pianist based on?
The Pianist is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.