Picking Up the Pieces (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 4.4

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Released in 2000, Picking Up the Pieces is a comedy, thriller and mystery film directed by Alfonso Arau, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. A small New Mexican village discovers a severed hand that is considered a miracle of God, when it actually belongs to a murdered spouse with a husband in search of it.

Who’s in it. Picking Up the Pieces stars Woody Allen as Tex Cowley, Sharon Stone as Candy Cowley, Alfonso Arau as Dr. Amado and Brian Brophy as CNN Reporter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Picking Up the Pieces has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Picking Up the Pieces page.

If you liked it. Fans of Picking Up the Pieces tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Picking Up the Pieces (2000)?
In US, Picking Up the Pieces is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Picking Up the Pieces worth watching?
Picking Up the Pieces holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Picking Up the Pieces?
Picking Up the Pieces stars Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Alfonso Arau, Brian Brophy and Maria Grazia Cucinotta.
When was Picking Up the Pieces released?
Picking Up the Pieces was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.