The Pick-up Artist (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1987, The Pick-up Artist is a comedy, drama, crime and romance film directed by James Toback, running about 81 minutes. “The Pick-Up Artist... has finally met his match.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A womanizer meets his match when he falls for the daughter of a gambling addict who is in debt to the mob.
Who’s in it. The Pick-up Artist stars Molly Ringwald as Randy Jensen, Robert Downey Jr. as Jack Jericho, Dennis Hopper as Flash Jensen and Danny Aiello as Phil Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Pick-up Artist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pick-up Artist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pick-up Artist tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pick-up Artist (1987)?
- In GB, The Pick-up Artist is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pick-up Artist worth watching?
- The Pick-up Artist holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pick-up Artist?
- The Pick-up Artist stars Molly Ringwald, Robert Downey Jr., Dennis Hopper, Danny Aiello and Harvey Keitel.
- When was The Pick-up Artist released?
- The Pick-up Artist was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.