Pieces (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1982, Pieces is a horror and mystery film directed by Juan Piquer Simón, running about 85 minutes. “It's exactly what you think it is!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A frustrated Boston detective searches for the maniac responsible for mutilating a number of university coeds.
Who’s in it. Pieces stars Christopher George as Det. Lt. Bracken, Lynda Day George as Mary Riggs, Frank Braña as Det. Sgt. Holden and Edmund Purdom as The Dean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Pieces has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pieces page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pieces tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pieces (1982)?
- In US, Pieces is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pieces worth watching?
- Pieces holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pieces?
- Pieces stars Christopher George, Lynda Day George, Frank Braña, Edmund Purdom and Ian Sera.
- When was Pieces released?
- Pieces was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.