An American Pickle
2020, English. Directed by Brandon Trost.
A story of self preservation
An immigrant worker at a pickle factory is accidentally preserved for 100 years and wakes up in modern day Brooklyn. He learns his only surviving relative is his great grandson, a computer coder who he can’t connect with.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Brandon TrostDirector
- Seth RogenHerschel Greenbaum / Ben Greenbaum
- Sarah SnookSarah Greenbaum
- Molly EvensenClara
- Eliot GlazerChristian
- Kalen AllenKevin
- Kevin O'RourkeDane Brunt
- Sean WhalenScientist
- Geoffrey CantorDavid Greenbaum
- Carol LeiferSusan Greenbaum
- Jorma TacconeLiam
- Marsha Stephanie BlakeInspector Sanders
- Alyse ZwickNews Anchor
Details
- Released
- 6 August 2020
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Simon Rich
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An American Pickle: quick answers
Is An American Pickle worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 632 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is An American Pickle?
An American Pickle runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does An American Pickle have a post-credits scene?
Yes. An American Pickle has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
An American Pickle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
An American Pickle is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is An American Pickle on?
An American Pickle isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like An American Pickle?
If you liked An American Pickle, try Palm Springs, Safety Not Guaranteed, Click.
Who directed An American Pickle?
An American Pickle (2020) was directed by Brandon Trost and stars Seth Rogen, Sarah Snook, Molly Evensen.