An American Pickle (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2020, An American Pickle is a comedy and drama film directed by Brandon Trost, running about 89 minutes. “A story of self preservation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. An American Pickle stars Seth Rogen as Herschel Greenbaum / Ben Greenbaum, Sarah Snook as Sarah Greenbaum, Molly Evensen as Clara and Eliot Glazer as Christian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, An American Pickle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 An American Pickle page.
If you liked it. Fans of An American Pickle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An American Pickle (2020)?
- In US, An American 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 An American Pickle worth watching?
- An American Pickle holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An American Pickle?
- An American Pickle stars Seth Rogen, Sarah Snook, Molly Evensen, Eliot Glazer and Kalen Allen.
- When was An American Pickle released?
- An American Pickle was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.