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Movie Info

Release Date: May 18, 1993
Runtime: 120 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (16)
Genres:
Drama Romance
Budget: $7,000,000
Revenue: $40,200,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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90%
Tomatometer
89
89/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
1,626 votes
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7.5/10
IMDb
100,981 votes
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The Piano

1993

"Silence speaks louder than words and music."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Te Piana? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: El piano? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: La leΓ§on de piano? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Das Piano? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: O Piano? All international titles (16) →
Drama Romance 120 min 7.5/10

Awards & Recognition

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5 Wins
1 Nominations
6 Total
Cannes
2
BAFTA
1
Oscars
1 1 nom.
Golden Globes
1
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1994 BAFTA Best Leading Actress Holly Hunter Winner
1994 Oscars Best Actress Holly Hunter Winner
1994 Oscars Best Director Jane Campion Nominated
1993 Cannes Palme d'Or Jane Campion Winner
1993 Golden Globes Best Actress - Drama Holly Hunter Winner
1993 Cannes Best Actress Holly Hunter Winner
Year Festival Category Winner
1993 Cannes Palme d'Or Jane Campion
1994 BAFTA Best Leading Actress Holly Hunter
1994 Oscars Best Actress Holly Hunter
1993 Golden Globes Best Actress - Drama Holly Hunter
1993 Cannes Best Actress Holly Hunter
Year Festival Category Winner
1994 Oscars Best Director Jane Campion

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 3/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $7,000,000
Revenue: $40,200,000
Profit $33,200,000
ROI +474.3% (5.7x)

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The Piano is directed by Jane Campion .

Crew & Production

Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Piano

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  • Holly Hunter learned to play the piano specifically for her role as Ada, practicing for several months before filming began.

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  • The film features significant use of natural sounds, with the ambient sounds of the New Zealand wilderness complementing the score composed by Michael Nyman.

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  • In one scene, the piano is shown being lifted by several men; however, the actual piano used was a lightweight replica to facilitate this moment.

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  • Jane Campion's direction in 'The Piano' has drawn comparisons to the works of other filmmakers who explore themes of female empowerment and repression, such as Sofia Coppola.

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  • In one scene, a pivotal moment occurs when Ada's piano is submerged in the ocean, which was filmed on location but caused significant challenges due to unpredictable tides and weather.

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