The Pianist
Directed by Roman PolanskiThe 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.
The Pianist Ratings & Reviews
- GerardJanuary 14, 2026A true masterpiece, if you’ve never see it now is the time
- ols471December 29, 2025Powerful story, story line still relevant. A cautionary tale.
- ronwilding330October 13, 2025Layers and layers of emotions throughout this movie. It leaves one with a haunting recollection that the holocaust was a long nightmare for so many innocent people. It is stark as well as startling in its presentation. I felt myself wanting to look away. For me, it was a portrait of the will to survive under intolerable atrocities. It is believable and important in its historical context.
- Judit GarridoAugust 7, 2025Excellent movie, I have seen it before , still cried and cried.
- Nick BAugust 1, 2025The accelerating descent into the Holocaust from the Polish perspective is witnessed in excruciating detail from the perspective of a Jewish pianist. A poignant period piece that should be mandatory viewing in every World War II history course and a powerful warning from our past to be carried into the collective human future.
- Toronto122February 17, 2025An absolutely perfect movie. Tense, emotional, and thought provoking. From the acting to the sets to the costumes, everything is a perfect 10. One of the greatest movies of our time.
- Balsey Dean De Witt 2July 3, 2025Great movie, one of Adrien Brody’s early movies (2002)
- Charles LondonMay 19, 2025An absolutely amazing true story of Holocaust survival through a combination of immense musical talent, personal connections, stoic determination, and the grace of incredibly good fortune. It has to be seen to be believed. Polanski's film washes over you like a Chopin nocturne, replete with passages of deep emotion, ascending notes of tension, sudden tumultuous movements, and haunting interludes. Prepare to be affected and keep a tissue handy. The audience feels Szpilman's emotional pain and utter exhaustion...then ultimately his bittersweet relief.
- JakeApril 30, 2025much wow!
- WenisApril 22, 2025Horrifically Beautiful and haunting, despite the ending not hitting the best this movie is still Beautiful and definitely worth the watch
- ionutovicApril 2, 2025A hauntingly powerful and deeply moving portrayal of survival, humanity, and the horrors of war. Adrien Brody delivers a phenomenal performance that brings raw emotion to every scene. The cinematography, music, and direction by Roman Polanski make this film unforgettable. It’s not an easy watch, but it’s a necessary one—a true masterpiece.
- ርልዪረDecember 27, 2024A true story film , with some well known actresses and actors, a must watch film !
The Pianist Trivia
The Pianist was released on September 17, 2002.
The Pianist was directed by Roman Polanski.
The Pianist has a runtime of 2h 28m.
The Pianist was produced by Roman Polanski, Alain Sarde, Robert Benmussa.
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.
The key characters in The Pianist are Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman (Adrien Brody), Captain Wilm Hosenfeld (Thomas Kretschmann), Father (Frank Finlay).
The Pianist is rated R.
The Pianist is a Drama, War, Biography film.
The Pianist has an audience rating of 9.6 out of 10.
The Pianist had a budget of $35M.
The Pianist has made $120.1M at the box office.