The Piano Lesson

The Piano Lesson (UA-13+)

Movie |

Heirloom | Based On Play Or Musical

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  • Genre(s): Musical, Horror, Drama
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Malcolm Washington
  • Cast(s): John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 2h 7min
  • Music: Alexandre Desplat,Onnalee Blank
  • Award(s): Tribute 2024 (Won)
    Black Reel 2025 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: Phantom of the Opera, Hideous
  • Story:

    A brewing battle over the fate of an heirloom piano threatens to tear a family apart in this drama based on August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

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STORY

Story

A brewing battle over the fate of an heirloom piano threatens to tear a family apart in this drama based on August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Ratings

89%

Rotten Tomatoes

AWARDS

Won
Tribute Award

Ensemble | 2024 | Michael Potts

AAFCA Award

Breakout Performance | 2025 | Ray Fisher

Nominations
Black Reel Award

Outstanding Film | 2025 | Todd Black

Outstanding Lead Performance | 2025 | John David Washington

Outstanding Screenplay | 2025 | Virgil Williams

Independent Spirit Award

Best First Feature | 2025 | Todd Black

Image Award

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | 2025 | Corey Hawkins

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | 2025 | John David Washington

SDFCS Award

Best Adapted Screenplay | 2024 | Virgil Williams

IFJA Award

Best Adapted Screenplay | 2024 | Virgil Williams

TRIVIA

Trivia

Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher and Michael Potts all starred together in the Broadway production on The Piano Lesson from 2022-2023.

John David Washington, who played in this movie, is also real life brother to Malcolm Washington (the director) and their father Denzel is one of the film's producers.

First feature film directed by Malcolm Washington.