Tuner review – Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman in sweet harmony in safe-cracking thriller
Tuner is a crime drama featuring Dustin Hoffman and Leo Woodall as piano tuners navigating their unique relationship. Woodall plays Niki, who discovers his talent for safe-cracking due to his sensitive hearing while working with Hoffman’s character, Harry. The film blends moments of romance and crime, though it follows a somewhat predictable plot.
- ▪Leo Woodall stars as Niki, a piano tuner with exceptional hearing.
- ▪Dustin Hoffman plays Harry, Niki's warm-hearted mentor.
- ▪The film mixes elements of romance and crime in a relaxed narrative.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:26 GMT |
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In their own groove … Dustin Hoffman as Harry and Leo Woodall as Niki in Tuner. Photograph: Black Bear/PAView image in fullscreenIn their own groove … Dustin Hoffman as Harry and Leo Woodall as Niki in Tuner. Photograph: Black Bear/PAMoviesReviewTuner review – Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman in sweet harmony in safe-cracking thrillerPlaying a piano tuner with super sensitive hearing, Woodall’s relationship with Hoffman is a tender highlight in this unforced crime dramaCath ClarkeMon 25 May 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 08.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleLeo Woodall’s breakout TV roles in The White Lotus and One Day offered a megawatt charisma, but for his biggest film role to date he dims it to a soft glow with gentle performance opposite Dustin Hoffman as one of a…
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