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.
Cast and Crew
John David Washington
Boy Willie
Danielle Deadwyler
Berniece Charles
Samuel L. Jackson
Doaker Charles
Ray Fisher
Lymon
Michael Potts
Wining Boy
Corey Hawkins
Avery
Gail Bean
Dolly
Jerrika Hinton
Grace
Stephan James
Boy Charles
Skylar Aleece Smith
Maretha
Erykah Badu
Lucille
Malik J Ali
Willie Boy
Charity Jordan
Mama Berniece
Isaiah Gunn
Young Boy Willie
Matrell Smith
Crawley
Eilan Joseph
Papa Boy Walter
Pauletta Washington
Mama Ola
Olivia Washington
Young Mama Ola
Kylee D. Allen
Young Berniece
Deetta West
Mama Esther
Jay Peterson
James Sutter
David Atkinson
Robert Sutter
Tony Fox
Young Wining Boy
Melanie Jeffcoat
Miss Ophelia
Owen Harn
Joel Nolander
Charles Green
White Man
Scott Andersen
Patriot (uncredited)
Saige Aristilde
Ancestor (uncredited)
Nigel Barto
Neighbor (uncredited)
Hasani Vibez
Young Factory Worker (uncredited)
Lovell Gates
Mr. V. (uncredited)
Gracie Jackline
Extra (uncredited)
Anna Mezentseva
Factory Worker (uncredited)
Zuri Parker
Ancestor (uncredited)
Trenton Schillinger
Factory Worker (uncredited)
Rob Wood
Musician (uncredited)
Shaun Woodbury
Townsperson (uncredited)
Videos & Trailers
Malcolm Washington on his film THE PIANO LESSON
Denzel Washington and Malcolm Washington on How The Piano Lesson Was Made
Malcolm Washington On His Vision for The Piano Lesson
The Cast of The Piano Lesson Share Personal Experiences With Ancestors
How Brothers Malcolm & John David Washington Hit the Right Notes in ‘The Piano Lesson’
The Cast of The Piano Lesson Share Superstitions From Set
The Cast of The Piano Lesson Break down the Boy Willie Fight Scene
John David Washington & Ray Fisher Discuss Family Heirlooms
The Piano Lesson Cast Discuss Berneice Seeing a Ghost
Malcolm Washington on Directing The Piano Lesson
Danielle Deadwyler, Corey Hawkins, & Malcolm Washington Discuss The Piano Lesson
Director Malcolm Washington Discusses His First Feature Film
The Piano Lesson Cast Discuss the Carvings in the Piano
The Cast of Piano Lesson Interview Each Other
'The Piano Lesson' With Malcolm Washington, John David Washington, and More
Official Trailer #2
Honouring The Play | TIFF 2024
Reclaiming History: Malcolm Washington & Virgil Williams on THE PIANO LESSON | TIFF 2024
John David Washington on Netflix's The Piano Lesson #lff
