At Your Fingertips arrives on Netflix on October 3, 2026. Directed by Ludovic Bernard, this musical drama stars Jules Benchetrit, Lambert Wilson, and Kristin Scott Thomas as a young pianist who discovers a world whose rules he can’t quite grasp.
Mathieu Malinski has kept his passion for the piano hidden from his friends. After a burglary brings him to the edge of prison, Pierre Geithner, head of the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique, invites him to complete his community service hours at the institution.
Pierre, however, has a different project in mind. Convinced of his talent, he enrolls Mathieu in the national piano competition and entrusts him to a demanding teacher nicknamed the Countess. The young man must then learn to overcome social barriers and his own reservations to find his place in this new environment.
Around Jules Benchetrit, the cast brings together Lambert Wilson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Karidja Touré, Elsa Lepoivre and Michel Jonasz.
Our take on Au bout des doigts:
Au bout des doigts is an intriguing film, not so much for its plot—already mined many times in cinema and TV (though the storyline remains engaging)—but for its form, which is precise, efficient, and dynamic. A finely executed cinematic exercise that staging complex, emotionally resonant characters whose interactions keep enriching the narrative.
A special nod to Kristin Scott Thomas for a performance that is at once witty and striking as the somewhat gruff yet endearing piano teacher, and to Michel Jonasz, deeply moving in the role of the piano instructor. A film to discover and enjoy.
To discover the rest of the month’s new releases, check our guide to Netflix October releases, our guide to streaming releases on all platforms, and today’s pick for what to watch in streaming.
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