Pieces of April
“She's the one in every family.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Pieces of April Official Trailer!
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-28
Top Cast
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Katie Holmes
April Burns
Derek Luke
Bobby
Patricia Clarkson
Joy Burns
Oliver Platt
Jim Burns
Alison Pill
Beth Burns
John Gallagher Jr.
Timmy Burns
Alice Drummond
Grandma Dottie
Lillias White
Evette
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Eugene
Vitali Baganov
Half Asleep Man
Adrian Martinez
Man in Mohair Sweater
Susan Bruce
Tish
Jamari Richardson
Boy on Bicycle
Leila Danette
Woman in Stairwell
Stephen Chen
Lee Loung Tan
Sally Leung Bayer
Lee Quong Tan
Sean Hayes
Wayne
Sisqó
Latrell
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 17, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$300K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hedges
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Hedges
- Original Score
- Stephin Merritt
- Original Title
- Pieces of April
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $300K
- Production Studios
- IFC Productions, InDigEnt, Kalkaska Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hedges
Peter Hedges
Stephin Merritt
Tami Reiker
Mark Livolsi
Gary Winick, Alexis Alexanian, John S. Lyons, John Sloss, Caroline Kaplan
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Winick
Producer
Alexis Alexanian
Producer
Peter Hedges
Director
John S. Lyons
Producer
Tami Reiker
Director of Photography
Mark Livolsi
Editor
Laura Bauer
Costume Design
Rick Butler
Production Design
Stephin Merritt
Original Music Composer
Peter Hedges
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pieces of April
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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.
Who stars in Pieces of April?
The principal cast of Pieces of April includes Katie Holmes, Derek Luke, Patricia Clarkson, Oliver Platt, Alison Pill.
When was Pieces of April released and how long is it?
Pieces of April was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Pieces of April?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pieces of April was composed by Stephin Merritt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pieces of April?
Pieces of April holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).