Is Pickup on South Street scary?

MyCinema has not rated Pickup on South Street for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and crime film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch Pickup on South Street in the US?

Pickup on South Street streams on FlixFling, is free on Plex, Plex Channel, Mometu, and 1 more, and can be rented from FlixFling in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Pickup on South Street?

Pickup on South Street runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Is Pickup on South Street suitable for kids?

Pickup on South Street is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19531h 20mThriller / Crime

Pickup on South Street

Name: Pickup on South Street
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Released: 1953-05-27
Duration: 80 min

How the law took a chance on a B-girl … and won!

In New York City, an insolent pickpocket, Skip McCoy, inadvertently sets off a chain of events when he targets ex-prostitute Candy and steals her wallet. Unaware that she has been making deliveries of highly classified information to the communists, Candy, who has been trailed by FBI agents for months in hopes of nabbing the spy ringleader, is sent by her ex-boyfriend, Joey, to find Skip and retrieve the valuable microfilm he now holds.

TMDB audience score

Based on 335 votes

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Availability in the US

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Pickup on South Street at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 20m

At 1h 20m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under thriller and crime.

US availability

1 subscription · 4 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: FlixFling. Free or ad-supported on Plex, Plex Channel, Mometu, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

7.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 335 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Pickup on South Street tonight

It is a short one: 1h 20m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with FlixFling in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 335 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Pickup on South Street

Is Pickup on South Street scary?: MyCinema has not rated Pickup on South Street for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and crime film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Pickup on South Street in the US?: Pickup on South Street streams on FlixFling, is free on Plex, Plex Channel, Mometu, and 1 more, and can be rented from FlixFling in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Pickup on South Street?: Pickup on South Street runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Is Pickup on South Street suitable for kids?: Pickup on South Street is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.