The Piano Lesson

Nov 7, 2024

2h 7m

★ 5.9

Blood is a chord that resonates through time.

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Music

Production Companies

Mundy Lane Entertainment

Escape Artists

The Piano Lesson Trailers

Cast

Boy Willie

John David Washington

Berniece Charles

Danielle Deadwyler

Doaker Charles

Samuel L. Jackson

Lymon

Ray Fisher

Wining Boy

Michael Potts

Avery

Corey Hawkins

Dolly

Gail Bean

Grace

Jerrika Hinton

Boy Charles

Stephan James

Maretha

Skylar Aleece Smith

Lucille

Erykah Badu

Willie Boy

Malik J Ali

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