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Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work is a 2010 documentary directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern, starring Joan Rivers, Kathy Griffin and Melissa Rivers. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $2.9 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Documentary Feature at the Critics' Choice 2011. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
worldwide gross
$2.9M
award nomination
1
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Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Directors
Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work About?

The premise of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work without spoilers.

The film offers an intimate look at comedy legend Joan Rivers during her 76th year. Cameras follow her for a year, providing an unflinching portrait of her life and career. The documentary explores the triumphs and challenges of a pioneering woman in entertainment, revealing the complexities and humanity behind the iconic comedian’s public persona. It’s a revealing look at the dedication and perseverance required to achieve lasting success.

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work Themes & Keywords

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  • rehearsal
  • husband wife relationship
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  • mother daughter relationship
  • stand up comedy
  • makeup
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Cast & crew

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work Cast

Joan Rivers leads the cast, with Kathy Griffin and Melissa Rivers. Directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern.

From the directors

More from Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern

More films directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern, best-rated first: The Devil Came on Horseback, Knuckleball!, Reversing Roe and Nature of the Crime.

Ratings

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Box office

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work Box Office

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work grossed $2.9 million worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.9M

US & Canada
$2.9M
Awards

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work Awards & Nominations

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work earned 1 award nomination, including Best Documentary Feature at the Critics' Choice 2011.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work.

JOAN RIVERS: A PIECE OF WORK - Official Trailer
Details

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “琼·里弗斯:世间极品” and “조앤 리버스:어 피스 오브 워크”.

Also known as
  • 琼·里弗斯:世间极品
  • 조앤 리버스:어 피스 오브 워크
  • 瓊·裏弗斯:世間極品

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FAQ

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work?

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work released?

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work was released on June 11, 2010.

Who directed Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work?

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work was directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern.

More films by Anne Sundberg

Who is in the cast of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work?

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work stars Joan Rivers, Kathy Griffin and Melissa Rivers.

How much did Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work make at the box office?

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work grossed $2.9 million worldwide.

How is Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work rated?

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

Was Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work nominated for any awards?

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work have a post-credit scene?

No. Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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