---
title: "Picking Up the Pieces"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/picking-up-the-pieces-2000"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31774
imdb_id: "tt0192455"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 98
content_rating: "R"
---

# Picking Up the Pieces (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/picking-up-the-pieces-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Released in the United States on May 26, 2000, Picking Up the Pieces is a black comedy film directed by Alfonso Arau. The movie features a cast that includes Woody Allen, David Schwimmer, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Kiefer Sutherland, Cheech Marin, Sharon Stone, and Angélica Aragón. The film spans genres including comedy, thriller, mystery, and romance, with a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes, and holds an R rating. The story is set in a small New Mexican village that discovers a severed hand. While the villagers consider this find to be a miracle of God, the appendage actually belongs to a murdered spouse whose husband is actively searching for it. Filmed in California, the production was later nominated in two categories for the ALMA Award in the year 2001.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alfonso Arau
- **Networks / Studios**: The Kushner-Locke Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Woody Allen** as *Tex Cowley*
- **Sharon Stone** as *Candy Cowley*
- **Alfonso Arau** as *Dr. Amado*
- **Brian Brophy** as *CNN Reporter*
- **Maria Grazia Cucinotta** as *Desi*
- **Cheech Marin** as *Mayor Machado*
- **David Schwimmer** as *Father Leo Jerome*
- **Kiefer Sutherland** as *Officer Bobo*
- **Andy Dick** as *Father Buñuel*
- **Fran Drescher** as *Sister Frida*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Picking Up the Pieces online?
Picking Up the Pieces is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Picking Up the Pieces worth watching?
Picking Up the Pieces holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 98 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Picking Up the Pieces and when was it released?
Picking Up the Pieces is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 2000. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Picking Up the Pieces?
Picking Up the Pieces was directed by Alfonso Arau.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Picking Up the Pieces — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31774)
- [Picking Up the Pieces (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picking_Up_the_Pieces_(film))
- [Picking Up the Pieces (2000) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31774-picking-up-the-pieces/cast)
- [Ich hab doch nur meine Frau zerlegt - Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ich_hab_doch_nur_meine_Frau_zerlegt)
- [Picking Up the Pieces (2000) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0192455/)
- [PICKING UP THE PIECES Trailer 2000 ‧ Comedy/Indie film ‧ Sharon Stone](https://honmall.net/?m=mtube&id=94350&yid=2)

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