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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.
Tuner

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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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Daniel Roher

Director

Leo Woodall

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Dustin Hoffman

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Havana Rose Liu

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Lior Raz

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Tovah Feldshuh

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Jason Gorber RogerEbert.com Sep 29
B+
Anchored by a quiet yet compelling performance by Leo Woodall, the film gives a lovely late-career showcase to Dustin Hoffman. The mix of genre elements is a delight, and the jazzy score, fast pace, and strong performances make much of the film sing. Go to Full Review Kyle Smith Wall Street Journal Sep 11
Writer-director Daniel Roher’s “Tuner” confirms that Leo Woodall is one of our most charismatic young stars. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Sep 11
It helps to have ace editing from Greg O’Bryant, work that gives “Tuner” its metronomic pace, keeping us connected to the rhythm of the piece enough to ignore its familiarity in the name of well-done entertainment. Go to Full Review Sean Boelman FandomWire 13h
7/10
Tuner isn’t without a few sour notes, but its elements are so melodic when seen as a whole that it’s easy to look past some of the weaker elements. Go to Full Review Nick Johnston Vanyaland 20h
What makes Tuner much smarter than the average mid-budget thriller is its screenplay, co-written by Roher and Robert Ramsey, full of wit, feeling, and expectation-defying verve. Go to Full Review Rua Fay Cinemasters 4d
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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
Genre
Crime, Drama, Romance, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 22, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 49m