Madame Sousatzka_
"I teach not only how to play, but how to live."
In London, eccentric piano instructor Madame Sousatzka takes on a new prize protégé, Manek, a teenage Bengali immigrant who displays incredible talent. Manek forms a close bond with his teacher, but soon discovers that she expects her pupils to become disciplined in all areas of life, and not just behind the piano. As he struggles to meet the challenges, Manek must also deal with his mother, who vies with his teacher for his attention.
Starring
Shirley MacLaine, Navin Chowdhry, Shabana Azmi
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Madame Sousatzka was released 38 years ago in 1988.
Overview
In London, eccentric piano instructor Madame Sousatzka takes on a new prize protégé, Manek, a teenage Bengali immigrant who displays incredible talent. Manek...
Madame Sousatzka is a Drama, Music film with a runtime of 2h 2m.
CAST (12)
Shirley MacLaine
Madame Yuvline Sousatzka
Navin Chowdhry
Manek Sen
Shabana Azmi
Sushila Sen
Peggy Ashcroft
Lady Emily
Twiggy
Jenny
Leigh Lawson
Ronnie Blum
Geoffrey Bayldon
Mr. Cordle
Lee Montague
Vincent Pick
Greg Ellis
Tarek
RR
Robert Rietti
Leo Milev
Katharine Schlesinger
Piano Student
SW
Stephen Webber
School Teacher
STUDIOS (2)
Universal Pictures
Cineplex-Odeon Films
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
122 min (2h 2m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (21 votes)
Popularity
5
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Madame Sousatzka about?
In London, eccentric piano instructor Madame Sousatzka takes on a new prize protégé, Manek, a teenage Bengali immigrant who displays incredible talent. Manek forms a close bond with his teacher, but soon discovers that she expects her pupils to become disciplined in all areas of life, and not just behind the piano. As he struggles to meet the challenges, Manek must also deal with his mother, who vies with his teacher for his attention.
How long is Madame Sousatzka?
Madame Sousatzka has a runtime of 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Who stars in Madame Sousatzka?
The cast of Madame Sousatzka includes Shirley MacLaine, Navin Chowdhry, Shabana Azmi, Peggy Ashcroft, Twiggy.
What is the rating of Madame Sousatzka?
Madame Sousatzka has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Music