The Piano Teacher (2001)
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The Piano Teacher is streaming in France on Molotov TV, SFR Play.
What the audience says
The Piano Teacher earns its keep as a steady French film that knows its audience. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 1,354 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 2h 11m on it?
2h 11m of French drama with a romance streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 1,355 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Erika Kohut, a sexually repressed piano teacher living with her domineering mother, meets a young man who starts romantically pursuing her.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 11m |
| Watch with family? | 16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | French |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Michael Haneke
Cast
Where to watch in France
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 9 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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