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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.
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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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Daniel Roher

Director

Leo Woodall

Niki White

Dustin Hoffman

Harry Horowitz

Havana Rose Liu

Ruthie

Lior Raz

Uri

Tovah Feldshuh

Marla

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Helen O'Hara Time Out Apr 7
3/5
It’s a light diversion rather than a symphonic masterpiece, but it’s still pleasantly in-tune entertainment. Go to Full Review 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 Matthew Koss The Wandering Screen (YouTube) 2d
B+
Besides a main character lacking personality, I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed 'Tuner'. This is the kind of movie that absolutely benefits from being seen in a theater. Go to Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com 5d
B
The helmer doesn’t land a particularly strong ending, but there’s an incredible foundation here worth admiring, and Roher clearly has the skills to handle fictional entanglements. Go to Full Review Robert Kojder Flickering Myth May 8
3.5/5
Perfectly fine-tuned, approaching crime from a new angle. As for Daniel Roher, it’s known that he can make an absorbing documentary; now it turns out that narrative features are perhaps one of his hidden talents Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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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 22, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 49m