Director: Daniel Roher
Cast: Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, Alisen Richmond-Peck
Tuner is a 2026 Canadian-American crime drama directed by Daniel Roher, starring Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman. The film follows a gifted piano tuner whose rare auditory condition unexpectedly opens a door to a hidden criminal talent, forcing him to confront a life he never imagined for himself.
What is Tuner about?
Elliot is among the finest piano tuners in the business, his ears so precisely calibrated that he can detect the faintest mechanical flaw in an instrument. But hyperacusis — an extreme sensitivity to sound — has made ordinary life a daily ordeal. When a chance encounter exposes a peculiar gift for reading the acoustic signatures of combination locks, Elliot finds himself drawn into a world of high-stakes safe cracking. What begins as a private experiment quickly entangles him with people who recognise his value and have no intention of letting him walk away. The film tracks his precarious navigation between the ordered beauty of music and the dangerous rhythm of crime, asking how far a person will go when their greatest vulnerability becomes their most potent weapon.
Cast & crew
Leo Woodall carries the film with a restrained physicality that suits a character defined by what he hears rather than what he says. Dustin Hoffman, in a supporting role, lends the project the weight of a career built on morally complex characters. Alisen Richmond-Peck rounds out the principal cast, bringing an unpredictable energy that keeps the tension honest. Director Daniel Roher, known for documentary work of precision and intimacy, brings a similar close-observation style to this fictional thriller.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, Tuner arrives as the kind of tightly constructed crime film that rarely gets a Persian-language release anywhere outside K-Time. The premise — a man whose sensitivity is simultaneously a wound and a gift — will resonate with audiences who appreciate character-driven thrillers where psychology matters more than spectacle. The film is available with a full Persian dub, meaning viewers can follow every nuance of dialogue without relying on subtitles, making it accessible on a TV across the room or on a phone in a busy household. Crime drama with a musical underpinning is an unusual pairing, and the 2026 production quality reflects a North American co-production with genuine resources behind it.
Where & how to watch
Tuner is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start watching and cancel anytime.