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Pieces of April

2003·Movie
1h 21min·PG-13
72
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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

She's the one in every family.

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.
Dysfunctional FamilyThanksgiving DramaQuirky Indie FilmComing-of-Age StoryHeartwarming & BittersweetEccentric CharactersLow-Budget CharmNew York City Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Pieces of April legally?

Pieces of April is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Pieces of April worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pieces of April rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Pieces of April?

1 h 21 min

Pieces of April runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pieces of April?

Critics77
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Pieces of April higher (77) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Pieces of April in?

EnglishChinese

It was made in English, with some Chinese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Pieces of April?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pieces of April in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Pieces of April use?

Pop-Star ComposerBait-and-SwitchMister MuffykinsTattoo as Character TypeBeauty Is Never TarnishedCalling Parents by Their NameBig ApplesauceSupreme ChefCelebrity CameoMale GazeJerkassExtremely Short Timespanand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Pieces of April, including Pop-Star Composer, Bait-and-Switch, Mister Muffykins.