Pieces of April(2003)
She's the one in every family.
Pieces of April Synopsis
Quirky and rebellious April Burns lives with her boyfriend in a low-rent New York City apartment miles away from her emotionally distant family. But when she discovers that her mother has a fatal form of breast cancer, she invites the clan to her place for Thanksgiving. While her father struggles to drive her family into the city, April -- an inexperienced cook -- runs into kitchen trouble and must ask a neighbor for help.
Pieces of April (2003) is a comedy and drama film directed by Peter Hedges, released on October 17, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Katie Holmes, Derek Luke, Patricia Clarkson and Oliver Platt. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 276 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Hedges
- Writers:
- Peter Hedges
- Producers:
- Alexis Alexanian, Gary Winick, John S. Lyons
- Cinematographer:
- Tami Reiker
- Composer:
- Stephin Merritt
- Production:
- IFC Productions, InDigEnt, Kalkaska Productions, United Artists
- Budget:
- $300,000
- Status:
- Released
Pieces of April (2003) Trailer
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Pieces of April Cast & Crew
Main cast
Katie Holmes
as April Burns
Derek Luke
as Bobby
Patricia Clarkson
as Joy Burns
Oliver Platt
as Jim Burns
Alison Pill
as Beth Burns
John Gallagher Jr.
as Timmy Burns
Alice Drummond
as Grandma Dottie
Lillias White
as Evette
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
as Eugene
Vitali Baganov
as Half Asleep Man
Adrian Martinez
as Man in Mohair Sweater
Susan Bruce
as Tish
Key crew
Directed by Peter Hedges, written by Peter Hedges, produced by Alexis Alexanian, Gary Winick and John S. Lyons.
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Pieces of April Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 276 ratings.
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Pieces of April – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pieces of April online?
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Pieces of April (2003) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pieces of April?
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The main cast of Pieces of April (2003) includes Katie Holmes, Derek Luke, Patricia Clarkson, Oliver Platt and Alison Pill. The film was directed by Peter Hedges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pieces of April released?
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Pieces of April was released on October 17, 2003 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Pieces of April worth watching?
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Pieces of April (2003) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 276 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pieces of April?
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Yes. The official Pieces of April trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.