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MyCinema has not rated Shoot the Piano Player for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and crime film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch Shoot the Piano Player in the US?

Shoot the Piano Player streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Darkroom, and 1 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Shoot the Piano Player?

Shoot the Piano Player runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Is Shoot the Piano Player suitable for kids?

Shoot the Piano Player is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19601h 25mDrama / Thriller / Crime

Shoot the Piano Player

Name: Shoot the Piano Player
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1960-11-25
Duration: 85 min

François Truffaut, Brilliant Director Who Gave You the Award Winning "The 400 Blows", Now Brings to the Screen a Fascinating New Work That Plays in Many Keys...All of Them Delightful!

Charlie is a former classical pianist who has changed his name and now plays jazz in a grimy Paris bar. When Charlie's brothers, Richard and Chico, surface and ask for Charlie's help while on the run from gangsters they have scammed, he aids their escape. Soon Charlie and Lena, a waitress at the same bar, face trouble when the gangsters arrive, looking for his brothers.

TMDB audience score

Based on 458 votes

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Shoot the Piano Player at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 25m

At 1h 25m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, and crime.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Darkroom, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 458 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Shoot the Piano Player tonight

It is a short one: 1h 25m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Darkroom, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 458 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Shoot the Piano Player

Is Shoot the Piano Player scary?: MyCinema has not rated Shoot the Piano Player for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and crime film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Shoot the Piano Player in the US?: Shoot the Piano Player streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Darkroom, and 1 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Shoot the Piano Player?: Shoot the Piano Player runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
Is Shoot the Piano Player suitable for kids?: Shoot the Piano Player is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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