My Piece of the Pie (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
My Piece of the Pie is a 2011 comedy drama directed by Cédric Klapisch. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $9.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Cédric Klapisch
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Sundance Selects
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is My Piece of the Pie About?
The premise of My Piece of the Pie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A determined single mother from northern France finds her life unexpectedly intertwined with a powerful, high-stakes trader. When the trader’s young son appears unexpectedly, he's forced to re-evaluate his priorities. Simultaneously, the mother seeks justice against the man responsible for damaging her career, leading to a surprising and complex connection between them.
My Piece of the Pie Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- predatory capitalism
- capitalism
- jobless
- financial speculation
- stock speculation
- class difference
- stock exchange
- speculation
- finance
- trader
- losing a job
- social contrast
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- single mother
- resisting arrest
- police arrest
- channel tunnel
- child abduction
- rich woman
- employer employee sex
- carnaval
- father son relationship
- sex with a babysitter
- babysitting
- luxury apartment
- weekend trip
- cleaning lady
- model
- photo shoot
- north of france
- first person title
- 2010s
- london england
- paris france
- venezia
- dunkirk
- food in title
The Director of My Piece of the Pie
Directed by Cédric Klapisch.
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Director Cédric Klapisch
More from Cédric Klapisch
More films directed by Cédric Klapisch, best-rated first: Rise, Someone, Somewhere, L'Auberge Espagnole and Back to Burgundy.
My Piece of the Pie Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave My Piece of the Pie 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 50% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 34%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
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TMDB 57% User score
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Letterboxd 3.0 /5
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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My Piece of the Pie Plot Summary
What happens in My Piece of the Pie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Filmed against the backdrop of the global financial crisis, this compelling narrative delves into the harsh realities of globalization, class distinctions, and income inequality. The story begins in the picturesque French seaside town of Dunkirk, where France (played by Karin Viard), a middle-aged divorcée, faces a devastating setback after being laid off from her job at a shipping company, where she dedicated 20 years of her life. In a moment of despair, she attempts to take her life by overdosing on pills but is fortunately rushed to the hospital, where she makes a full recovery.
Full summary
The whole story of My Piece of the Pie, scene by scene
My Piece of the Pie Box Office
My Piece of the Pie grossed $9.1 million worldwide. $6,850 came from the US and Canada and $9.1 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$9.1M
- US & Canada
- $6.9K
- International
- $9.1M
How Well Do You Know My Piece of the Pie?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What prompts France to reinvent herself as a low-skilled immigrant?
My Piece of the Pie Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Mein Stück vom Kuchen” and “Acı Tatlı Tesadüfler”.
- Also known as
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- Mein Stück vom Kuchen
- Acı Tatlı Tesadüfler
- Моя часть пирога
- Mój kawałek tortu
- 我的那份蛋糕
- Γλυκόπικρη Καρδιά
- フランス、幸せのメソッド
- Ce-mi revine mie
- Мій шмат пирога
- Min bit av tårtan
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My Piece of the Pie FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of My Piece of the Pie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is My Piece of the Pie?
My Piece of the Pie runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was My Piece of the Pie released?
My Piece of the Pie was released on December 9, 2011.
Who directed My Piece of the Pie?
My Piece of the Pie was directed by Cédric Klapisch.
More films by Cédric Klapisch How much did My Piece of the Pie make at the box office?
My Piece of the Pie grossed $9.1 million worldwide ($6,850 domestic, $9.1 million international).
How is My Piece of the Pie rated?
My Piece of the Pie has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does My Piece of the Pie have a post-credit scene?
No. My Piece of the Pie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is My Piece of the Pie in?
The original language of My Piece of the Pie is French.
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