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The Pick-up Artist

1987Movie1 h 21 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic486.3Rotten Tomatoes58%37%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic486.3Rotten Tomatoes58%37%

Summary

A womanizer meets his match when he falls for the daughter of a gambling addict who is in debt to the mob.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
James Toback
Written by
James Toback
Produced by
David L. MacLeod
Music by
Georges Delerue

Everyone

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Facts

September 18, 1987 · 1 h 21 min · PG-13

Released
September 18, 1987
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Pick-up Artist?"

Questions about The Pick-up Artist

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Pick-up Artist?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Pick-up Artist worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.4, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 48).

Is The Pick-up Artist okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Pick-up Artist make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is The Pick-up Artist good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Pick-up Artist a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$13 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 89% of its budget.