The Pianist

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.

Director: Roman Polanski
Cast: Adrien Brody , Thomas Kretschmann , Frank Finlay , Maureen Lipman , Emilia Fox , Ed Stoppard , Julia Rayner , Jessica Kate Meyer , Michał Żebrowski , Wanja Mues

Genres: Drama , War

Release date: 2002-09-17

Rating: 8.374

Runtime: 150minutes

Budget: 35M

Revenue: 120M

Production Companies: R.P. Productions , Heritage Films , Studio Babelsberg , Runteam

Reviews:

  • Rene Navarro
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Nico Hamilton
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

  • Everest Cannon
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Kendra Ortega
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Ephraim Wells
    Boring and uninspired. I struggled to stay awake, and the characters were forgettable.
    Rating: 1.5