An American Pickle

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An American Pickle

PG-13

2020

1h 28m

Comedy

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Preserved in pickle brine for 100 years, an Orthodox Jewish factory worker wakes up in New York City and tracks down his great-grandson.

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An American Pickle lacks the tart snap viewers might expect given its creative premise, but Seth Rogen's dual performance makes this a low-key comedy to relish.

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Robbie Collin

Daily Telegraph (UK)

The various visual and staging techniques that allow Rogen to act opposite himself are invisible, and the film delivers consistent amusement.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 22, 2020

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Clarisse Loughrey

Independent (UK)

Its premise may sound quaint, but the whimsy of An American Pickle helps nurture all kinds of delicate emotions.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 12, 2020

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

An American Pickle is far from a disaster, but it is more amusing than hilarious. It is that thing a comedy can never be -- only half good.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 16, 2020

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John Daniel Tangalin

The Cinema Spot

The production could use some improvement here and there, but its themes on religion, family, and juxtaposition of two time periods are noteworthy to say the least.

Rated: 6.5/10

Jul 19, 2025

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Yasmine Kandil

Discussing Film

It is not too often that you find a film where there is a balance of comedy with messages that make you reflect on modernity, and your own way of living.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 9, 2024

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Ethan Gordon

InSession Film

Simon Rich is a great short story writer, but it doesn't seem as if his strong suit comes with screenplays.

Rated: C+

Mar 21, 2024

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Frans B

Off beat for sure. This takes bizarre comedy and almost forces you to reflect on modern day living and the way of getting things done. Found it slightly stupid, captivating, ridiculous, silly, entertaining, intriguing, fascinating and expertly written. So many emotions while watching this. One of the strangest experiences watching this, but utterly memorable

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Lamont C

This was barely entertaining and incredibly dumb. And not in a good way.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/15/25

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thiago s

Filme ruim, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajudou a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom, o filme tenta ser engraçado em várias partes do filme, mas não consegue, e nem com o seth rogen, o filme ficou bom, com tudo isso, eu não recomendo esse filme.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/14/25

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Talitha C

I thought it was the best movie I have seen in a while! It was the perfect picture of what time has has changed. Religion and family have been slowly moved out of the picture and the consequences that come from it. Also how much peace comes back into our lives when we do pick back up the mantle of religious beliefs and bringing them back to a family setting. I have to say again how much I love this movie the more I think of it. A comedy was the best way to bring to life how our society has grown over time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/25

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Topher S

seth rogen talks to himself with a terrible accent funny, memorable, cute. has the feeling of a movie made in the 80s.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Steven K

Surprisingly not stupid! Genuinely liked the movie, I wish there was a stronger ending. Quirky humor, would be great for a highschool history class.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/14/24

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Synopsis

Preserved in pickle brine for 100 years, an Orthodox Jewish factory worker wakes up in New York City and tracks down his great-grandson.

Director: Brandon Trost
Producer: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen
Screenwriter: Simon Rich
Production Co: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Gravitational Productions, Point Grey Pictures Inc.
Rating: PG-13 (Some Language|Rude Humor)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 6, 2020
Runtime: 1h 28m

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