Tuner

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In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher's first narrative feature, Leo Woodall stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws the attention of criminals, who see his talents as useful for opening safes as well as for tuning Steinways. With his once-promising musical career over, he works across New York with his mentor Harry Horowitz (Academy Award-winner Dustin Hoffman), encountering a range of characters, including composition student Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu), with whom he forges an unexpected connection. Niki's safecracking work threatens his budding romance with Ruthie and pulls him into increasingly dangerous territory.

Critics Consensus

Announcing Leo Woodall as a compelling star talent, Tuner enhances its nifty caper setup with a smart sense of humor and vivid characterizations.

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Audience Says

An engaging, deeply satisfying thriller with a perfectly calibrated cast, Tuner strikes all the right notes.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

1d

Roher knows that in crime flicks, as in jazz, pacing is everything: he reveals just enough but allows the audience to fill in the gaps.

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Odie Henderson

Boston Globe

2d

2.5/4

"Tuner" executes one audience-pleasing plot device too many, and the end result is infuriating. This is film so chock full of clichés that it plays like a montage of genres.

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

2d

4/5

Warmhearted, genre-mixing and romantic, Tuner is wonderfully harmonious.

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Tom Shone

Sunday Times (UK)

13h

4/5

This kind of mid-range feature, with great actors and a great script, from an original idea developed into the best version of itself it could possibly be, is something of an endangered species these days.

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Seán Brereton Hurley

Film Ireland Magazine

1d

Overall, this is an impressive blend of romance, crime, and melody that hits all the right beats.

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Robert W. Butler

Butler's Cinema Scene

1d

B-

Part noir crime thriller, part love story, part buddy comedy, Daniel Roher’s “Tuner” overcomes a plot thick with unlikely coincidence to deliver a generally satisfying suspense yarn peppered with oddball moments.

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Rene

2h

Such a unique take on a simple premise that was executed well. Definitely one of the best movies of the year so far!!

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christine i

3h

Great music. Great acting. Great plot.

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Linda E

4h

It was enjoyable because it was not a super hero flick or a horror film. It had some depth. Totally impressed the playing was the actual actors. The plot was a bit far fetched, but overall worthwhile.

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Steven

6h

Very nice movie. Some parts you know it may not end dwell. Surprise ending.

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Susan N

7h

Great movie. Had a little of everything - drama, action, suspense, romance. The acting is top notch across the board. Leo Woodall was a scene stealer. Definitely enjoyed it and would recommend to all.

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Denise

8h

We were on the edge of our seats!!!

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Synopsis

In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher's first narrative feature, Leo Woodall stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws the attention of criminals, who see his talents as useful for opening safes as well as for tuning Steinways. With his once-promising musical career over, he works across New York with his mentor Harry Horowitz (Academy Award-winner Dustin Hoffman), encountering a range of characters, including composition student Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu), with whom he forges an unexpected connection. Niki's safecracking work threatens his budding romance with Ruthie and pulls him into increasingly dangerous territory.

Director: Daniel Roher
Producer: JoAnne Sellar, Lila Yacoub, Teddy Schwarzman, Michael Heimler
Screenwriter: Robert Ramsey, Daniel Roher
Distributor: Black Bear
Production Co: Elevation Pictures, English Breakfast Productions, Black Bear
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Drug Use|Brief Nudity|Some Violence)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 29, 2026, Wide
Runtime: 1h 49m