The Piano Teacher Genre Guide: Story, Cast and Movie Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to The Piano Teacher, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Piano Teacher (2001) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Isabelle Huppert as Erika Kohut; Annie Girardot as Erika's Mother; Benoît Magimel as Walter Klemmer; Susanne Lothar as Mme Schober; Udo Samel as Dr. George Blonskij; Anna Sigalevitch as Anna Schober; Cornelia Köndgen as Mme Gerda Blonskij; Thomas Weinhappel as Baritone
About The Piano Teacher
Erika Kohut, a sexually repressed piano teacher living with her domineering mother, meets a young man who starts romantically pursuing her.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Piano Teacher?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Piano Teacher?
Isabelle Huppert as Erika Kohut; Annie Girardot as Erika's Mother; Benoît Magimel as Walter Klemmer; Susanne Lothar as Mme Schober; Udo Samel as Dr. George Blonskij; Anna Sigalevitch as Anna Schober; Cornelia Köndgen as Mme Gerda Blonskij; Thomas Weinhappel as Baritone
Is this The Piano Teacher guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



