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title: "Pieces of April"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pieces-of-april-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1550
imdb_id: "tt0311648"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 281
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Pieces of April (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pieces-of-april-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Pieces of April
Year: 2003
Rating: PG-13
Release Date (US): 10/17/2003
Genre: Comedy and Drama
Runtime: 1h 21m
Synopsis: April Burns is quirky and rebellious, lives with her boyfriend in a low-rent NYC apartment, far from her emotionally distant family. Her mother has fatal breast cancer. April invites family for Thanksgiving. Father struggles to drive them to the city. April is an inexperienced cook and has kitchen trouble, needing neighbor's help.
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Drafting sentence 2 (Context): Released in the United States on October 17, 2003, the film

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Hedges
- **Networks / Studios**: IFC Productions, InDigEnt, Kalkaska Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Pieces of April online?
Pieces of April is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Pieces of April worth watching?
Pieces of April holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 281 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Pieces of April and when was it released?
Pieces of April is a feature film with a runtime of 81 minutes. It was released in 2003. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Pieces of April?
Pieces of April was directed by Peter Hedges.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pieces of April — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1550)

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