The Pianist (2003)
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The Pianist is streaming in the UK on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
The Pianist sits near the top of English films on audience ratings. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 10,491 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 2h 30m on it?
2h 30m of English drama, leaning war, not one for younger kids. With 10,491 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 8.4/10 that holds up over 10,491 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 30m — long |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / War |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Roman Polanski
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 5 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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