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The Piano Lesson

5.820242h 7mPG-13MovieDrama

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.

DirectorMalcolm Washington
WritersMalcolm Washington·Virgil Williams
ProducersConstanza Romero·Jennifer Roth

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Cast · Directed by Malcolm Washington

JWJohn David Washington
John David Washington
Boy Willie
DDDanielle Deadwyler
Danielle Deadwyler
Berniece Charles
SJSamuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
Doaker Charles
RFRay Fisher
Ray Fisher
Lymon
MPMichael Potts
Michael Potts
Wining Boy
CHCorey Hawkins
Corey Hawkins
Avery
GBGail Bean
Gail Bean
Dolly
JHJerrika Hinton
Jerrika Hinton
Grace
SJStephan James
Stephan James
Boy Charles
SS
Skylar Aleece Smith
Maretha
EBErykah Badu
Erykah Badu
Lucille
MA
Malik J Ali
Willie Boy

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The Piano Lesson is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

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Yes — The Piano Lesson is available on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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