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 Wallets stuffed with cash have been replaced by easily canceled credit cards, and Harry struggles to make ends meet as he cares for his disabled wife, Rosie.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.

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A graceful character study that affords John Turturro one of the best roles of his career, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York astutely captures the struggle to scrape by in a world that won't stop changing the rules.

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Moira MacDonald

Seattle Times

2 days ago

3.5/4

“The Only Living Pickpocket in New York” isn’t remotely a hopeful story, but it’s a lovely reminder that the best special effect in movies is the same as it’s ever been: a truly gifted actor.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

2 days ago

3.5/4

John Turturro’s lived-in, effortless lead performance aches with soulful beauty as New York pickpocket Harry Lehman

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Kyle Smith

Wall Street Journal

Oct 24, 2026

I love everything about this movie, from its precision plotting to its autumnal poise -- a gentle appreciation for what’s gone, along with acceptance that colder days are coming.

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Ray Pride

Newcity

1 day ago

8/10

A compact document of two cinematic axioms—the streets of the Bronx and John Turturro and his face and figure... Rich genre storytelling with its own ticking clock.

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Kathia Woods

Cup of Soul

1 day ago

7/10

What Segan understands, and what Turturro plays so beautifully, is that being out of date is not the same as being out of value.

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John Urbancich

JMuvies

1 day ago

4/5

A cameo appearance by a major Hollywood player just about comes out of nowhere down the stretch but, by then, we've seen what we came for anyhow: Turturro effortlessly prancing through his hometown like he owns the joint.

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sherry b

1 hr ago

old school movie. fun to see new york.

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Kelly

1 hr ago

Good drama, slow moving yet entertaining

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irene k

4 hrs ago

Loved it!

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Jake

5 hrs ago

We loved the movie, excellent plot, god acting, suspenseful And the ending left you wondering what happened. Good job Hollywood. Plus it has some of my favorite actors in it. Winner winner, chicken dinner. Go see this movie. Its worth full price.

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Mr O

5 hrs ago

Honestly it’s entertaining , great movie, little add in’s here and there .

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Dr Dawn

8 hrs ago

Great movie and performance by Turturro! Highly recommend

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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.

Director: Noah Segan
Producer: Katie McNeill, Leopold Hughes, Ben LeClair
Screenwriter: Noah Segan
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: MRC Film, T-Street
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 23, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 28m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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