Playing with Beethoven (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 1.5
Released in 2021, Playing with Beethoven is a drama, family and music film directed by Jenn Page, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Josh, a classical piano student focused on winning the biggest competition of his life, encounters Charlotte, a free-spirited jazz pianist who distracts him to better her chances of winning. She lures him away from the practice room for a magical night and ends up teaching Josh that life, like his music, is about taking risks.
Who’s in it. Playing with Beethoven stars Aric Floyd as Josh, Naomi Druskic as Charlotte, Shannon Elizabeth as Bryn and Kadeem Hardison as Ted, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.5/10, Playing with Beethoven has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playing with Beethoven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playing with Beethoven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playing with Beethoven (2021)?
- In US, Playing with Beethoven is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Playing with Beethoven worth watching?
- Playing with Beethoven holds an audience score of 1.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Playing with Beethoven?
- Playing with Beethoven stars Aric Floyd, Naomi Druskic, Shannon Elizabeth, Kadeem Hardison and Lyn Alicia Henderson.
- When was Playing with Beethoven released?
- Playing with Beethoven was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.