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  • 2020
  • PG-13
  • HBO Max
  • 1 h 28 m
  • 2020
  • PG-13
  • HBO Max
  • 1 h 28 m

Summary Herschel Greenbaum (Seth Rogen) is a struggling laborer who immigrates to America in 1919 with dreams of building a better life for his beloved family. One day, while working at his factory job, he falls into a vat of pickles and is brined for 100 years. The brine preserves him perfectly and when he emerges in present day Brooklyn, he fi...

Directed By: Brandon Trost

Written By: Simon Rich

  • 2020
  • PG-13
  • HBO Max
  • 1 h 28 m
  • 2020
  • PG-13
  • HBO Max
  • 1 h 28 m

An American Pickle

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 39 Critic Reviews
58
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 53 User Ratings
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Summary Herschel Greenbaum (Seth Rogen) is a struggling laborer who immigrates to America in 1919 with dreams of building a better life for his beloved family. One day, while working at his factory job, he falls into a vat of pickles and is brined for 100 years. The brine preserves him perfectly and when he emerges in present day Brooklyn, he fi...

Directed By: Brandon Trost

Written By: Simon Rich

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 39 Critic Reviews
58
51% Positive
20 Reviews
44% Mixed
17 Reviews
5% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 39 Critic Reviews
58
51% Positive
20 Reviews
44% Mixed
17 Reviews
5% Negative
2 Reviews

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79
Aug 18, 2020
The film’s plot, adapted by Simon Rich from one of his short stories, is unfortunately saggy. But Rogen’s performance remains rock-solid throughout.
By Karen Han FULL REVIEW
70
Aug 6, 2020
An American Pickle is a real movie, and it’s delightful.
By Stephanie Zacharek FULL REVIEW

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4.7
30% Positive
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43% Mixed
23 Ratings
26% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 53 User Ratings
4.7
30% Positive
16 Ratings
43% Mixed
23 Ratings
26% Negative
14 Ratings

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Premier991
Feb 13, 2022
I thought this was an excellent comedy. I'm usually not a fan of comedies, but this movie was quite good. It has a specific styling and plot that Seth Rogan is known for. It may be offensive to some (cancel culture rats), but it is funny and interesting. The story is off the wall with randomness and crazy antics. If you like Seth Rogan, this is a good movie to watch.
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8
Lawlessness01
Aug 6, 2020
For what it is, it's a good movie. To me it seems they made what they set out to make. It's a heartfelt movie and was enjoyable to watch.
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67
Aug 3, 2020
Pitched somewhere between outrageous satire and sincerity, the movie has a tough time finding its priorities, but it’s endearing to watch it try.
By Eric Kohn FULL REVIEW
63
Aug 5, 2020
An American Pickle is charming and moving whenever it is content to be a two-man play. That's where the dramatic and thematic action happens. And it happens mainly through Rogen's dual performance.
By Matt Zoller Seitz FULL REVIEW
60
Aug 3, 2020
Part time-travelling family drama, part idiosyncratic immigrant-adventure comedy, An American Pickle’s gags underwhelm, but its emotion and originality will surprise you. One of oddest films of 2020 so far, buoyed by two superb turns from Rogen.
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50
Aug 5, 2020
Rogen does a remarkably fine job in creating two distinct characters.
By Richard Roeper FULL REVIEW
25
Aug 4, 2020
There are actors who can pull off dual roles, and now we know Seth Rogen isn’t one of them.
By Darren Franich FULL REVIEW
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Iamcritical86
Jul 14, 2021
I thought it was alright, although I'm sure this picture rubbed a few Christians the wrong way! They are definitely a sensitive bunch (when it comes to people who don't share the same beliefs as themselves), and I'm sure that's where some of the negative reviews came from. I feel like this would've been a good film for the late great Robin Williams to star in.
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Robwinz
Dec 11, 2020
An American Pickle is a decent movie. The movie's got an interesting story, decent acting, great cinematography, some good humour, bad pacing and quite a few plot holes.
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6
tropicAces
Aug 6, 2020
Perfectly fine. Not Rogen’s best or funniest films, but probably one of his better performances. Worth the 90 minutes if you have HBO Max
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3
DirkNeptune
Aug 8, 2020
This movie was all over the place. Is it a comedy? It's not particularly funny and definitely not witty. Is it a fantasy? The fantasy aspects are treated pretty casually. Is it heartwarming? Not really. The message it tries to deliver is predictable and far from earth ****. Some may like it, but, to me, it was like a long unfunny joke that was all setup and no payoff. Frankly, I’m surprised it was made.
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DaveAus
Sep 9, 2020
Not very memorable, while it has a interesting premise it's wasted with crude and racist humour. A poor script and very offensive targeting towards certain groups. Seth Rogen praises one culture and religion but is very discriminatory and racist towards others.
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Production Company Point Grey Pictures, Gravitational Productions, Sony Pictures Releasing, Warner Bros., Warner Max
Release Date Aug 6, 2020
Duration 1 h 28 m
Rating PG-13
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Website https://www.hbomax.com/
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Awards

Hollywood Professional Association Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA)
• 1 Nomination

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