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‘Tuner’ Review: Dustin Hoffman and Leo Woodall Fix Pianos in an Offbeat Indie That’s Far Better Than It Must Sound

Veteran piano tuner Harry Horowitz and his apprentice Niki, who both face hearing challenges, navigate their craft and unexpected criminal entanglements in New York's elite music scene.

Summary by Variety
Dustin Hoffman and Leo Woodall make quite the pair in “Tuner.” Hoffman’s character, veteran piano technician Harry Horowitz, is losing his hearing, while his people-shy apprentice (played by “White Lotus” breakout Woodall) has a condition called hyperacusis, which obliges Niki to wear earplugs at all times. Even the slightest sounds bother him, but despite that, this pair are the best piano tuners in town. “It’s not about hearing. It’s about f…

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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
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