Pieces of April (2003)
Movie 1h 21m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
Pieces of April is a comedy and drama movie from 2003. It is directed by Peter Hedges. The cast includes Patricia Clarkson, Isiah Whitlock, Jr. and Oliver Platt. The running time is 1h 21m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
65Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Peter HedgesDirector
- Patricia Clarksonas Joy Burns
- Isiah Whitlock, Jr.as Eugene
- Oliver Plattas Jim Burns
- Katie Holmesas April Burns
- Derek Lukeas Bobby
- Adrian Martinezas Man in Mohair Sweater
- John Gallagher Jr.as Timmy Burns
- Alison Pillas Beth Burns
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Questions about Pieces of April
- What genre is Pieces of April?
- Pieces of April is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
- Who stars in Pieces of April?
- Patricia Clarkson, Isiah Whitlock, Jr., Oliver Platt, Katie Holmes, Derek Luke appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Pieces of April?
- Peter Hedges directed Pieces of April.
- How long is Pieces of April?
- Pieces of April runs for 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- Is Pieces of April worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Pieces of April?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
