They Shot the Piano Player
2023, English. Directed by Fernando Trueba & Javier Mariscal.
New York, 2010. Jeff Harris, a music journalist, sets out to uncover the truth about Francisco Tenório Júnior, a young Brazilian samba-jazz pianist who disappeared in Buenos Aires on March 18, 1976.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Fernando TruebaDirector
- Javier MariscalDirector
- Jeff GoldblumJeff Harris (voice)
- Tony RamosJoão (voice)
- Abel AyalaClaudio Vellejos (voice)
- Roberta WallachJessica (voice)
- Vinicius de MoraesSelf (archive audio)
- João GilbertoSelf (archive audio)
- Gilberto GilSelf (voice)
- Milton NascimentoSelf (voice)
- Caetano VelosoSelf (voice)
- Bebo ValdésSelf (archive audio)
- Bud ShankSelf (archive audio)
- Roberto MenescalSelf (voice)
Details
- Released
- 6 October 2023
- Country
- France, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Spain
- Written by
- Fernando Trueba
- Box office
- $337K
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What They Shot the Piano Player is based on
They Shot the Piano Player is adapted from a comic.
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They Shot the Piano Player: quick answers
Is They Shot the Piano Player worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is They Shot the Piano Player?
They Shot the Piano Player runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does They Shot the Piano Player have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for They Shot the Piano Player. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
They Shot the Piano Player parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
They Shot the Piano Player is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is They Shot the Piano Player on?
They Shot the Piano Player isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like They Shot the Piano Player?
If you liked They Shot the Piano Player, try American Pop, Where Is Anne Frank, Loving Vincent.
Who directed They Shot the Piano Player?
They Shot the Piano Player (2023) was directed by Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal and stars Jeff Goldblum, Tony Ramos, Abel Ayala.
What is They Shot the Piano Player based on?
They Shot the Piano Player is adapted from a comic.