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The Only Living Pickpocket in New York

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Harry Lehman (John Turturro) is an aging pickpocket who plies his trade with ever-diminishing returns in a drastically changed New York. Wallets stuffed with cash have been replaced by easily canceled credit cards, and Harry struggles to make ends meet as he cares for his disabled wife, Rosie. When he unwittingly purloins and fences a valuable USB stick, Harry finds himself in a race against time to return the loot or face the rage of a vengeful crime family.

Cast & Crew

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Noah Segan

Director

John Turturro

Actor

Giancarlo Esposito

Actor

Will Price

Actor

Tatiana Maslany

Actor

Steve Buscemi

Actor

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Bilge Ebiri New York Magazine/Vulture Feb 20
The film Segan has made is very much its own thing. It’s a twilight fable of a city that’s changing, whose spirit remains distinct and grand and full of mystery, much like the remarkable actor at its center. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Jan 31
The unimpeachable cast holds it aloft every time it threatens to sink into the mud of cliché. Go to Full Review Tomris Laffly Variety Jan 29
‘Pickpocket’ feels like a new, minor-key New York classic. Go to Full Review Sarah Manvel Mediaversity Reviews May 5
A-
The Only Living Pickpocket In New York avoids the stereotype of characters over 60 being uncomfortable with technology or unable to adapt. Go to Full Review Derrick Murray That Hashtag Show Mar 7
From its grainy aesthetic to its life passed you by core, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York is the best kind of ‘they don’t make ’em like they used to’ cinema. Go to Full Review Serena Seghedoni Loud and Clear Reviews Feb 20
4.5/5
With the deceptively simple story of an old-fashioned thief who steals from the wrong guy, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York delivers a feat of restrained, tender filmmaking. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Harry Lehman (John Turturro) is an aging pickpocket who plies his trade with ever-diminishing returns in a drastically changed New York. Wallets stuffed with cash have been replaced by easily canceled credit cards, and Harry struggles to make ends meet as he cares for his disabled wife, Rosie. When he unwittingly purloins and fences a valuable USB stick, Harry finds himself in a race against time to return the loot or face the rage of a vengeful crime family.
Director
Noah Segan
Producer
Katie McNeill, Leopold Hughes, Ben LeClair
Screenwriter
Noah Segan
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 16, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 28m