The Virtuoso, a thriller directed by Daniel Roher, hits cinemas on May 27, 2026. Led by Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman and Havana Rose Liu, the film follows a young piano tuner whose extraordinary ear becomes the unexpected weapon in a criminal scheme.
The Virtuoso
Film | 2026
In theaters: May 27, 2026
Thriller | Runtime: 1h49
Directed by Daniel Roher | Screenplay: Daniel Roher, Robert Ramsey
Starring Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, Havana Rose Liu
Original title: Tuner
Nationality: United States, Canada
In The Virtuoso, a piano tuner blessed with an extraordinary ear captures the attention of criminals. His talent, initially rooted in music and precise technique, drags him into cracking safes and a chain of increasingly dangerous burglaries.
The film rests on a central parallel between two worlds that seem at odds: tuning an instrument and opening a safe. In either case, listening, patience, and precision prove decisive. Daniel Roher, Oscar-winning for the documentary Navalny, here presents a fictional thriller in which sound plays a crucial role in the arc of the main character.
The cast teams Leo Woodall, best known for his recent TV roles, with Dustin Hoffman, who plays a more seasoned piano tuner. Havana Rose Liu rounds out the main cast in a story that blends criminal tension, a relationship with music, and a moral turning point.
The trailer traces the protagonist's shift from making music to breaking into homes, with a particular emphasis on his heightened auditory sensitivity and the escalating dangers he faces.
The Virtuoso targets fans of heist thrillers centered on a character caught in a criminal machine, but also viewers drawn to films where music and sound do more than set the mood — they actively drive the plot.
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