Find Your Favorite Movies

Discover trending and top-rated movies easily.

The Piano Teacher

The Piano Teacher

Erika Kohut, a sexually repressed piano teacher living with her domineering mother, meets a young man who starts romantically pursuing her.

Where to Watch

You can check official streaming platforms for availability:

Movie Details

  • Original Title: La Pianiste
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 2001-09-05
  • Runtime: 131 minutes
  • Rating: 7.3/10 (1172 votes)
  • Budget: $6,200,000
  • Revenue: $6,766,708
  • Production Companies: Wega Film, MK2 Films, Les Films Alain Sarde, ARTE France Cinéma
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.8667
  • Languages: French, German

Cast & Crew

Isabelle Huppert

Isabelle Huppert

as Erika Kohut

Annie Girardot

Annie Girardot

as The Mother

Benoît Magimel

Benoît Magimel

as Walter Klemmer

Susanne Lothar

Susanne Lothar

as Mrs. Schober

Udo Samel

Udo Samel

as Dr. George Blonskij

Anna Sigalevitch

Anna Sigalevitch

as Anna Schober

Cornelia Köndgen

Cornelia Köndgen

as Mme Gerda Blonskij

Thomas Weinhappel

Thomas Weinhappel

as Baritone

Georg Friedrich

Georg Friedrich

as Man in drive-in

Philipp Heiss

Philipp Heiss

as Naprawnik

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie scene

Trailers & Clips

Trailer

Michael Haneke on Long Takes

The Piano Teacher Official Film Trailer

External Links

Keywords

motherconcertbased on novel or bookfetishconservatorymasochismvictimpiano lessonsteacherloveperversionlonelinessfemale protagonistpianistattractionvienna, austriadesiredomineering motherolder woman younger man relationshipcharacter studyvoyeurismpianoabuserepressionself-harmcomplexmother daughter relationshipage-gap relationshipkinkpower dynamicsromanticbold

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Piano Teacher?

The Piano Teacher is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2001-09-05.

Who are the main actors in The Piano Teacher?

The main cast includes Isabelle Huppert, Annie Girardot, Benoît Magimel, Susanne Lothar, Udo Samel, .

Where can I watch The Piano Teacher online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Piano Teacher is available.

Is The Piano Teacher based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Piano Teacher?

The Piano Teacher has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 1172 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Piano Teacher?

The movie had a production budget of $6,200,000 and earned $6,766,708 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Piano Teacher?

The soundtrack was composed by Wega Film, MK2 Films, Les Films Alain Sarde, ARTE France Cinéma. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Piano Teacher filmed?

The Piano Teacher was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Piano Teacher?

The total runtime of The Piano Teacher is 131 minutes.

Is The Piano Teacher suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Piano Teacher?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Piano Teacher.

Does The Piano Teacher have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

Similar Movies

ADXM

ADXM

Las Horas Contigo

Las Horas Contigo

Jonathan

Jonathan

Scarface

Scarface

Crash

Crash

The Best Years of Our Lives

The Best Years of Our Lives

Brother of Sleep

Brother of Sleep

Policewoman

Policewoman

Andrei Rublev

Andrei Rublev

Apur Sansar

Apur Sansar

Aparajito

Aparajito

City Lights

City Lights

Cool Hand Luke

Cool Hand Luke

The Pride of the Firm

The Pride of the Firm

Doctor Zhivago

Doctor Zhivago

Bullitt

Bullitt

Mother India

Mother India

Do the Right Thing

Do the Right Thing

Don't Look Now

Don't Look Now

Rififi

Rififi