The Piano Lesson is the movie adaptation of the 1987 play of the same name by August Wilson, which received the 1990 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

The drama film, which is set in 1936 following the Great Depression, features an all-star cast that will have movie lovers flocking to watch it once released.

Offering powerful performances, well-formed characters, and a gripping story, it could be 125 minutes well spent.

If you would love to learn more about The Piano Lesson, here are all the details about its release date, plot, stellar cast, critics’ reviews, and more.

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What is the Release Date for The Piano Lesson?

The Piano Lesson had its world premiere on August 31, 2024, at the 51^st Telluride Film Festival.

The flick will have a limited release in the United States on November 8, 2024, appearing in select movie theaters before it arrives on Netflix on November 22, 2024.

What is the Plot?

The Piano Lesson is set in Pittsburgh in 1936 following the Great Depression’s aftermath. It follows the Charles family in the Doaker Charles Household, which houses a piano that features designs carved by their enslaved ancestor, and they must decide what to do with the family heirloom.

Who Stars in The Piano Lesson?

Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction, Django Unchained) stars in The Piano Lesson as Doaker Charles, the head of the household. John David Washington (Tenet) steps back into the shoes of Boy Willie Charles as he made his Broadway debut in the critically acclaimed play in 2022.

The talented actors are joined onscreen by Ray Fisher (Justice League) as Lymon, Erykah Badu (What Men Want) as Lucille, and Michael Potts (The First Lady) as Wining Boy Charles.

10-year-old Skylar Aleece Smith (Kinship) plays the role of Maretha Charles. Also, Danielle Deadwyler (The Haves and the Have Nots) stars as Berniece Charles and won the MVFF Award for Acting for the role at the Mill Valley Film Festival.

Corey Hawkins, who shot to fame portraying Dr. Dre in Straight Outta Compton (2015), plays Avery Brown. Also, Gail Bean stars as Grace, and Melanie Jeffcoat is Miss Ophelia.

Who Wrote and Directed The Piano Lesson?

Malcolm Washington directed and co-wrote the screenplay alongside Virgil Williams.

Malcolm Washington is the son of Academy Award winner Denzel Washington (who produced the movie) and John David Washington’s brother.

The Piano Lesson is his movie debut, as he is best known for directing the short film Benny Got Shot (2017) and producing the 2021 film North Hollywood.

Where Was The Piano Lesson Filmed?

The movie started filming in Atlanta, Georgia, in April 2023. The Pittsburgh Film Office expressed disappointment that production wasn’t held in Pittsburgh where The Piano Lesson is set, as it has served as the backdrop in previous adaptations of the hit Broadway play.

Is There an Official Trailer Available?

The Piano Lesson’s official trailer is available to watch on YouTube and Netflix.

What Do the Top Critics Say About the Movie?

100% of 13 critic reviews about The Piano Lesson are positive on Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator site, and the flick has earned a 7.1/10 average rating.

Brittany Patrice Witherspoon from Screen Rant wrote the following review, “Malcolm Washington’s soulful adaptation and directorial debut feels like a therapeutic discovery of trauma relief through memory and legacy.”

Also, TheWrap’s Carla Renata wrote, “With performances that will resonate, “The Piano Lesson” is a lesson in love, friendship and family. It serves as a reminder that generational wealth is not just monetary, but emotionally and genetically tied to our ancestors.”

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