The Piano Lesson

A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.

Director

Malcolm Washington

Producers

Jennifer Roth , Denzel Washington , Katia Washington

Writers

Virgil Williams , Malcolm Washington

Cinematographer

Editor

Production Design

Costume Design

Francine Jamison-Tanchuck

Composer

Alexandre Desplat

Cast

John David Washington , Danielle Deadwyler , Samuel L. Jackson , Ray Fisher , Michael Potts , Corey Hawkins , Gail Bean , Jerrika Hinton , Stephan James , Skylar Aleece Smith

Studios

Escape Artists , Mundy Lane Entertainment

Genres

External

Posters

5

The Piano Lesson (2024) movie poster

The Piano Lesson (2024) movie poster

The Piano Lesson (2024) movie poster

The Piano Lesson (2024) movie poster

The Piano Lesson (2024) movie poster

Awards

0 wins, 1 nomination

Nom Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Danielle Deadwyler The Piano Lesson 2025

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