Films The Pickup

Film • 2025 • Buddy Comedy, Action, Comedy

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.

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Cast & Crew

Tim StoryDirector
Kevin BurrowsWriter
Matt MiderWriter
Eddie MurphyRussell
Pete DavidsonTravis
Keke PalmerZoe
Eva LongoriaNatalie
Jack KesyBanner
Ismael Cruz CordovaMiguel
Andrew Dice ClayClark
Marshawn LynchChop Shop
Joe AnoaʻiMMA Fighter
Jef HolbrookMikey
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Details

Status	Released
Release	July 27, 2025
Origins	United States of America
Genres	Buddy Comedy Action Comedy
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Reviews	The Pickup Review: Eddie Murphy Elevates A Forgettable Crime Comedy - Looper Looper • looper.com Eddie Murphy holds his own performance hostage in heist comedy The Pickup AV Club • avclub.com What to watch: Another bloody good horror film has invaded theaters The Mercury News • mercurynews.com Eddie Murphy’s Comedy Career Hits All-Time Low in New Film The Daily Beast • thedailybeast.com The Pickup review: Eddie Murphy's heist comedy is 'better left unpicked' Empire • empireonline.com Eddie Murphy Is Left Holding the Bag in Dull Amazon Crime Comedy The Pickup Paste Magazine • pastemagazine.com Review: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson’s heist comedy is implausible, predictable and good company Los Angeles Times • latimes.com 'The Pickup' Review: Eddie Murphy Action Comedy Is Rarely Exciting or Funny Matt Goldberg • thewrap.com The Pickup movie review & film summary (2025) Roger Ebert • rogerebert.com Movie Review: Eddie and Pete and Keke haggle over “The Pickup” Movie Nation • rogersmovienation.com

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