The Pickle (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1993, The Pickle is a comedy, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Paul Mazursky, running about 103 minutes. “He's caught in a pickle and everyone is watching!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harry Stone always dreamed of making "The Great American Movie." Instead he made The Pickle - a teenage sci-fi flick about a flying cucumber. Harry just wanted to get out of debt; now everyone he's ever known, loved and neglected is standing in line for tickets.
Who’s in it. The Pickle stars Danny Aiello as Harry Stone, Dyan Cannon as Ellen Stone, Clotilde Courau as Françoise and Shelley Winters as Yetta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Pickle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pickle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pickle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pickle (1993)?
- In US, The Pickle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pickle worth watching?
- The Pickle holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pickle?
- The Pickle stars Danny Aiello, Dyan Cannon, Clotilde Courau, Shelley Winters and Barry Miller.
- When was The Pickle released?
- The Pickle was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.