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An American Pickle

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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) 11/22/2020
3/5
The various visual and staging techniques that allow Rogen to act opposite himself are invisible, and the film delivers consistent amusement. Go to Full Review
Clarisse Loughrey Independent (UK) 11/12/2020
4/5
Its premise may sound quaint, but the whimsy of An American Pickle helps nurture all kinds of delicate emotions. Go to Full Review
Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald 09/16/2020
3/5
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. Go to Full Review
John Daniel Tangalin The Cinema Spot Jul 19
6.5/10
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. Go to Full Review
Yasmine Kandil Discussing Film 07/09/2024
4/5
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. Go to Full Review
Ethan Gordon InSession Film 03/21/2024
C+
Simon Rich is a great short story writer, but it doesn't seem as if his strong suit comes with screenplays. Go to Full Review
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Woodruff F @Woodrufffoley Nov 7 I loved this movie. Maybe it’s a certain sense of humor that some people don’t like. Seth Rogen doesn’t do anything Seth Rogen, which I like. No Seth Rogen laugh. Very creative idea. See more Frans B @FransB Sep 30 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 See more Lamont C Sep 15 This was barely entertaining and incredibly dumb. And not in a good way. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Apr 14 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. See more Talitha C Feb 19 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. See more Topher S Jan 27 seth rogen talks to himself with a terrible accent funny, memorable, cute. has the feeling of a movie made in the 80s. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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