They're armed but she's dangerous.
A routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when mismatched armored truck drivers Russell and Travis are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by savvy mastermind Zoe.
The Pickup (2025) is a action, comedy and crime film directed by Tim Story, released on July 27, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer and Eva Longoria. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 508 ratings.
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Eddie Murphy
as Russell
Pete Davidson
as Travis
Keke Palmer
as Zoe
Eva Longoria
as Natalie
Jack Kesy
as Banner
Ismael Cruz Cordova
as Miguel
Andrew Dice Clay
as Clark
Marshawn Lynch
as Chop Shop
Joe Anoa'i
as MMA Fighter
Jef Holbrook
as Mikey
Lara Grice
as Waitress
Enoch King
as Service Entrance Guard
Directed by Tim Story, written by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, produced by John Davis, Eddie Murphy and Tim Story.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 508 ratings.
Heist movies – particularly those with a finely honed comic edge – have become one of the most popular and enjoyable genres in today’s cinematic marketplace. And, when they’re done right, they can be a lot of fun, too. However, to succeed as solid entertainment vehicles (not to mention works of good filmmaking), their creators need to combine their films’ various elements with smart, savvy, razor sharp precision,…
Reviewed on August 4, 2025
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/the-pickup-movie-review-the-art-of-wasting-good-talent/ "The Pickup is yet another example of how wasted talent, a lack of ambition, and creative laziness result in a film that fails on almost every level. Despite a cast with potential and one or two inspired moments, the movie never manages to rise above its predictable storytelling, inconsistent humor,…
Reviewed on August 7, 2025
<em>'The Pickup'</em> ended up being better than I thought it was going to be early on. Still not a good movie, mind you. Obviously the writing et al. lets this one down just as much, but it was more visually that made me care less about it - it's an ugly film, especially 'inside' that damn truck. The world of film didn't feel lived in either, namely on that long highway; I know they mention it'll be a "ghost town"…
Reviewed on September 8, 2025
**"The Pickup" (2025)** absolutely caught me off guard! Based on the trailer, I expected a simple heist movie about a truck robbery, but it turned out to be so much more. It’s a brilliant blend of mind-blowing comedy and high-stakes action that keeps you hooked from start to finish. **Key Highlights:** **Flawless Pacing:** The movie never feels slow. It’s fast-paced and engaging, ensuring there’s never a dull…
Reviewed on February 22, 2026
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The Pickup (2025) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Pickup (2025) includes Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, Eva Longoria and Jack Kesy. The film was directed by Tim Story. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Pickup was released on July 27, 2025 and runs for 1h 34m.
The Pickup (2025) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 508 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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