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Where to watch The Piano (1993) tonight

The Piano (1993) runs 2 h, is rated R in the US and averages 7.4 from 1,719 TMDB members. When an arranged marriage brings Ada and her spirited pre-teen daughter Flora to the wilderness of 19th-century New Zealand, she finds herself locked in a battle of wills with both her controlling husband and a rugged frontiersman to whom she develops a forbidden attraction.

Runtime
2 h — ends 10:00 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Romance
Released
May 18, 1993
TMDB rating
7.4 / 10 from 1,719 votes
Director
Jane Campion
Starring
Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, Anna Paquin
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-04 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.

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How long is The Piano?
The Piano is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Piano rated?
The Piano is rated R in the US.
Is The Piano a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Piano?
As of 2026-11-04 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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