Pieces of April

Pieces of April
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPeter Hedges
Written byPeter Hedges
Produced byGary Winick
Starring
CinematographyTami Reiker
Edited byMark Livolsi
Music byStephin Merritt
Production
companies
Distributed byMGM Distribution Co.
Release date
  • October 17, 2003 (2003-10-17)
Running time
81 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$300,000
Box office$3.3 million

Pieces of April is a 2003 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Peter Hedges. Marking Hedges' directorial debut, the film stars Katie Holmes, Derek Luke, Sean Hayes, Alison Pill, Oliver Platt and Patricia Clarkson. The film follows April (Holmes), as she attempts to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for her estranged family.

The film premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival, and received mostly positive reviews. It grossed over US$3.2 million worldwide on a $300,000 budget. Patricia Clarkson received numerous nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her role, including at the Academy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards, and also won multiple Best Supporting Actress awards given by associations of film critics.