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Pieces of April

2003Movie1 h 21 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic706.4Rotten Tomatoes83%73%

A moving, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Thanksgiving Drama
  • Quirky Indie Film
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Heartwarming & Bittersweet
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Low-Budget Charm
  • New York City Setting

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Peter Hedges
Written by
Peter Hedges
Produced by
Gary Winick, John S. Lyons, Alexis Alexanian
Music by
Stephin Merritt

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Facts

October 17, 2003 · 1 h 21 min · PG-13

Released
October 17, 2003
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
United States
Budget
$300,000
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Pop-Star Composer, Bait-and-Switch, Mister Muffykins +9

  • Pop-Star Composer
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Mister Muffykins
  • Tattoo as Character Type
  • Beauty Is Never Tarnished
  • Calling Parents by Their Name
  • Big Applesauce
  • Supreme Chef
  • Celebrity Cameo
  • Male Gaze
  • Jerkass
  • Extremely Short Timespan

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Pieces of April?"

Questions about Pieces of April

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pieces of April?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeTubi TV

In the United States, Pieces of April streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Pieces of April worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 70).

Is Pieces of April okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Pieces of April make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Pieces of April?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including Pop-Star Composer, Bait-and-Switch, and Mister Muffykins.