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What to Stream: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson Team up, 'King of the Hill' and 'Wednesday' Return

  • The Pickup, an armored truck action comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson, streams exclusively on Amazon Prime Video starting August 6, 2024.
  • The film features Murphy and Davidson as mismatched drivers coerced into a chaotic heist by Keke Palmer’s sharp and dominant antagonist Zoe.
  • Directed by Tim Story, The Pickup includes tight chase sequences, slick standoffs, and a buddy-comedy tone fueled by the effective chemistry of its leads.
  • Reviewers note the film’s uneven tone but praise its brisk pacing and some legitimately funny moments, suggesting it is "a fun, fast-paced ride" worth streaming for the cast alone.
  • The Pickup's release bolsters Amazon MGM Studios’ summer slate while highlighting Murphy’s old-school cool paired with Davidson’s chaotic energy, underlining a generational comedy clash.
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What to Stream: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson team up, 'King of the Hill' and 'Wednesday' return

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What to Stream: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson team up and 'King of the Hill' and 'Wednesday' return

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