The Pickup brings together two generations of comedy for an explosive partnership, showcasing the chemistry between old-school experience and new-wave energy. The film delivers heart-pounding thrills, sharp comedy, and unexpected mishaps—everyone’s in for a wild ride.
Directed by Tim Story, known for The Blackening, Barbershop, and Ride Along, the film blends high-octane action with clever humor. In addition to Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer, the ensemble cast includes Eva Longoria, Marshawn Lynch, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, Andrew Dice Clay, and Ismael Cruz Córdova.
In this action-comedy, a routine cash pickup takes a chaotic turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Eddie Murphy) and Travis (Pete Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a cunning mastermind, Zoe (Keke Palmer), whose plans go far beyond the cash cargo. As the day spirals out of control, the unlikely duo must face escalating danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that just keeps getting worse.
Directed by Tim Story.
Written by Kevin Burrows & Matt Mider.
Produced by John Davis, p.g.a., John Fox, p.g.a., Eddie Murphy, p.g.a., Tim Story, and Charisse Hewitt-Webster, p.g.a.
Starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Jack Kesy, Andrew Dice Clay, Marshawn Lynch, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, and Keke Palmer.
Run Time: 1 hour, 34 minutes
Rating: R
Genre: Action, Comedy
