Pieces of April(2003)
“She's the one in every family.”
Overview
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.
Director
Peter Hedges
Studio
IFC Productions
Budget
$300K
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
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
1h 21m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$300K
Production Companies
IFC Productions • InDigEnt • Kalkaska Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pieces of April?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Pieces of April (2003).
What is Pieces of April about?▼
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.
Who directed Pieces of April?▼
Pieces of April was directed by Peter Hedges and released in 2003. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Pieces of April?▼
Pieces of April has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
Who stars in Pieces of April?▼
The cast of Pieces of April includes Katie Holmes as April Burns, Derek Luke as Bobby, Patricia Clarkson as Joy Burns, Oliver Platt as Jim Burns, Alison Pill as Beth Burns and more.
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