Overview

• The Pickup premiered on Prime Video on August 6, casting Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson as mismatched armored-truck drivers caught up in a $60 million casino heist led by Keke Palmer’s criminal mastermind Zoe.
• Directed by Tim Story from a screenplay by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, the film is part of Murphy’s first-look deal with Amazon MGM Studios and exemplifies the trend of midbudget action comedies launching exclusively on streaming platforms.
• Reviewers commend the chemistry between Murphy and Davidson and highlight the film’s high-octane chases and stunt work as standout elements.
• Critics fault the movie for its bland humor, predictable plot turns, and uneven tone, noting that underdeveloped character arcs undercut its comedic and emotional impact.
• Despite an April 2024 on-set stunt accident that prompted OSHA and IATSE safety probes, production remained on schedule for its August 6 release.