Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010)

R| 1 hr. 24 min.

Plot Summary
This revealing documentary follows the life and career of Joan Rivers, a veteran comedienne arguably more known for her extensive plastic surgery than for her talent. The film explores her early years in the comedy industry and touches on her longtime professional relationship with Johnny Carson, who is one of many celebrities featured, along with George Carlin, Phyllis Diller, Kathy Griffin and Rivers' own daughter and frequent screen partner, Melissa Rivers.

Cast:

Directors: Ricki Stern , Annie Sundberg

Genres: Documentary

Distributor: IFC Films

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010)

Release Date: January 25th, 2010|1 hr. 24 min.

watch now

subscription
HDFree

purchase
SD$9.99

rental
HD$4.99

SD$3.99

purchase
HD$12.99

SD$9.99

rental
HD$4.99

SD$2.99

purchase
SD$9.99

rental
SD$2.99

set provider

on tv

edit provider

cast & credits

view all cast & credits

ratings & reviews

view all ratings & reviews

critic reviews (10)

fan reviews ( 8 )

88

Peter Travers Rolling Stone

There's not a timid, sympathy-begging minute in it. Even better, you leave Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work with the exhilarating feeling that the lady is just hitting her stride. show more
100

Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle

It's one of the best documentaries ever made about show business, about what it really consists of and what it demands. show more
80

Joe Morgenstern Wall Street Journal

What she thinks of herself, though, seems perfectly, if improbably, reasonable--a queen of comedy who won't and shouldn't abdicate. show more

July 19, 2010 sordid559
Report This User

I've always been a fan of Joan Rivers, for her humor, her wit, her brass! But this film shows a side of Ms Rivers that I never expected. A softer side that is more vulnerable than a child. The laughs are great, and plentiful, but this film will bring you to tears. A must see in my book!
July 11, 2010 Kathy
Report This User

Great film!!!!! LOVE Joan Rivers, couldn't imagine the world without her!!! Totally loved her response to the guy with the "deaf son". She is the most spontaneous, funny gal on the planet. Women that behave rarely make history, and this one will always be remembered!!!!!
July 06, 2010 asarnel
Report This User

This movie hits home with being successful and very wealthy but yet depression, loneliness, and a sense of failure strike the rich and famous as well as the not so rich and famous. She comes off as one beautiful person and a down to earth person at that. She admitted her failure as well as her successes. I have a respect for her I never had before. No one will be disappointed seeing this movie. I do believe it could get and academy award for best documentary. This is a lady who has ALWAYS counted her blessings and will till the day she dies. GO SEE THIS MOVIE IT IS FIVE STARS FOR ME!

featured news

view all news

Best in Blu-ray: 'The Black Pirate,' 'True Grit,' 'Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work'

Posted by Peter Martin on Dec 14th, 2010 3:35PM

'Best in Blu-ray' is a weekly column that runs on Tuesday; from the week's new Blu-ray releases, we recommend titles for both the Blu-ray veteran and newbie, as well as the coolest special...

Oscar Predictions 2011: We Place Our Early Bets in All Major Categories

Posted by Moviefone Staff on Oct 14th, 2010 6:00PM

Sure, the Oscar nominations aren't until January. But with awards buzz emanating from the festival circuit, and with the recent release of David Fincher's critically acclaimed movie 'The Social...

50 Best Movies of 2010

Posted by Moviefone Staff on Sep 1st, 2010 1:00PM

Much has been debated about the quality of the top movies released this year, but that we were able to pull together a list of the 50 best movies of 2010 means it couldn't have been so bad...

Joan Rivers Talks 'A Piece of Work,' Betty White and the Pressures of Hollywood

Posted by Andrew Scott on Jun 10th, 2010 2:00PM

Betty Who? Legendary comedienne Joan Rivers is back and better than ever in the new documentary 'Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work,' which opens in select theaters Friday. The award-winning doc...

similar movies

Casino Jack and the United States of Money (2010)
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008)
Bukowski: Born Into This (2003)
Cutie and the Boxer (2013)
Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer (2010)

Stay Connected with Moviefone

Download the Free App!

find the perfect movie or show for...