The Pianist
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.
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Where can I watch The Pianist?
The Pianist is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Kanopy, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What is The Pianist about?
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.
Who stars in The Pianist?
The Pianist stars Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, and Emilia Fox.
When did The Pianist come out?
The Pianist was released in 2002.
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