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The Piano (1993)

โ€œSilence affects everyone in the end.โ€

7.4/10 ยท 1,696 votes 2h 0m r RomanceDrama

#25 of 97 films from 1993 #257 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Jane Campion ยท Written by Jane Campion

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Overview

When an arranged marriage brings Ada and her spirited pre-teen daughter Flora to the wilderness of 19th-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.

Cast

Holly Hunteras Ada McGrath
Harvey Keitelas George Baines
Sam Neillas Alisdair Stewart
Anna Paquinas Flora McGrath
Cliff Curtisas Mana
Kerry Walkeras Aunt Morag
Ian Muneas Reverend
Geneviรจve Lemonas Nessie
Pete Smithas Hone
Bruce Allpressas Blind Piano Tuner
Rose McIveras Angel
Verity Georgeas Bluebeard's Wife
Stephen Pappsas Bluebeard
Karen Colstonas Bluebeard's Wife (Miss Palmer)

Facts

Release dateMay 18, 1993
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) โ€” longer as the 1993 average of 109 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$7,000,000
Box office$40,247,071 (5.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0107822

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Questions

How long is The Piano?
The Piano runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is The Piano worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,696 votes, which places it #25 of 97 films released in 1993 in this index (top 75%) and #257 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed The Piano?
The Piano was directed by Jane Campion. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Power of the Dog (2021).
Who stars in The Piano?
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.
What is The Piano rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Piano?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17842.

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