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 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. Blending romance, drama, and the taut suspense of a heist thriller, TUNER also features performances from Tony Award-winner Tovah Feldshuh, Jean Reno, and Lior Raz.
Stars Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, Havana Rose Liu, Lior Raz, Tovah Feldshuh
This movie has really strong reviews (94% Rotten Tomatoes) and was MIami’s Opening Night film.
Warmhearted, genre-mixing and romantic, Tuner is wonderfully harmonious. – AARP Movies for Grown-Ups
“Tuner” has an old-school quality to it, like a movie from the 1970s. It has a throwback feel yet could easily exist in any era, which makes it so appealing. It’s a thrill to watch this kind of original, adult moviemaking that’s all too rare these days. – Tribune News Service
Roher, in his impressive first go at a narrative film, has perfectly paired original storytelling, layered performances and borderline immersive audio. Fine-tuned, if you like. – New York Post
The casting is perfectly precise, with Hoffman providing welcome gravitas before effectively abandoning the drama to an exceptional Woodall. – The Times (UK)
Roher, who co-wrote the script with Robert Ramsey, has crafted a classically compelling noir, not just visually but aurally. – San Francisco Chronicle
Grab your favorite moviegoing partner and watch Tuner surrounded bv an audience. This is how all films were meant to be seen, especially ones that tell a gripping story in a way that feels fresh and original. – Leonard Maltin
As good as crime cinema gets, and one of 2026’s biggest surprises—and undisputed highlights. – The Daily Beast