Tuner
Black Bear Pictures | Release Date: May 22, 2026 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
69
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
Film ThreatAndy HowellNov 5, 2025
What Daniel Roher has done with well-worn forms is to use them as setups, but put them together with a twist in a way that seems fresh and exciting. Read full review
67
IndieWireCaleb HammondSep 13, 2025
It’s a playful movie in form and content, one that rarely takes itself too seriously, and as such, it can’t help but skate by as a pleasurable ride, whether through allowing Hoffman, Woodall and Liu space to trade quips, or through snappy editing when entering a new location. Read full review
90
Screen RantGraeme GuttmannSep 13, 2025
Tuner is a small film, but one that will leave a big impact. It truly is one of the most delightful surprises of the fall and deserves to be seen on a big screen with the loudest sound possible. Here's hoping it gets that chance. Read full review
75
Slant MagazineChris BarsantiMay 20, 2026
Daniel Roher’s modern noir has an appealing cleverness and lightness of touch. Read full review
67
The A.V. ClubMonica CastilloMay 21, 2026
Where Tuner truly shines is in the work of Oscar-winning sound designer Johnnie Burn and the film’s sound team as they carefully recreate Niki’s world through the film’s engrossing soundscape. Roher’s technically impressive approach to this element weaves itself organically throughout the film and its story, setting the crime drama apart from more typical crowdpleasers. Read full review
75
The Film StageJared MobarakMay 21, 2026
Intent and execution might not always align, but it’s an entertainment ride nonetheless. Read full review
80
The New York TimesBrandon YuMay 21, 2026
It’s a little silly, and yet, watching Woodall finally let loose then snap back into his sly and sexy cool, you can’t help but be lulled into the melody. Read full review
80
VarietyPeter DebrugeSep 13, 2025
A laid-back rom-com crossed with a low-key crime thriller, combined with something more serious — unafraid to ask existential questions about overcoming a handicap that directly impacts one’s art — Tuner feels like the discovery of the Telluride Film Festival. Read full review
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