The Piano Lesson (2024)

The Piano Lesson

2024

The Piano Lesson

A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.

ReleasedNovember 8, 2024

DirectorMalcolm Washington

WriterVirgil Williams, Malcolm Washington

StarringJohn David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher

Scores

Letterboxd3.26

Rotten Tomatoes84%

Metacritic69

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Cast

John David Washington

John David Washington

Boy Willie

Danielle Deadwyler

Danielle Deadwyler

Berniece Charles

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Doaker Charles

Ray Fisher

Ray Fisher

Lymon

Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Wining Boy

Corey Hawkins

Corey Hawkins

Avery

Gail Bean

Gail Bean

Dolly

Jerrika Hinton

Jerrika Hinton

Grace

Stephan James

Stephan James

Boy Charles

Skylar Aleece Smith

Maretha

Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu

Lucille

Malik J Ali

Willie Boy

Crew

Malcolm Washington

Malcolm Washington

Director

Virgil Williams

Virgil Williams

Screenplay

Malcolm Washington

Malcolm Washington

Screenplay

Mike Gioulakis

Mike Gioulakis

Director of Photography

Alexandre Desplat

Alexandre Desplat

Original Music Composer

Jennifer Roth

Executive Producer

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Producer

Katia Washington

Executive Producer

Constanza Romero

Executive Producer

Todd Black

Todd Black

Producer

Studios & Companies

Production

Mundy Lane Entertainment

Worldwide

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Awards

2Nominations

0Wins

Academy Awards0 noms

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Golden Globes0 noms

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Spirit Awards2 noms

Best Supporting PerformanceBest First Feature

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