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 Wallets stuffed with cash have been replaced by easily canceled credit cards, and Harry struggles to make ends meet as he cares for his disabled wife, Rosie.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

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Critics Consensus

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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Noah Segan

Director

John Turturro

Harry

Giancarlo Esposito

Detective Warren

Will Price

Dylan

Tatiana Maslany

Kelly

Victoria Moroles

Eve

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Monica Castillo AV Club 5 days ago
B+
Segan’s view of the city feels expansive—not just limited to midtown and downtown, but a place where an actor like Turturro can live many lives onscreen—which means that his lead can bring new parts of the city to life through his reflections of it. Go to Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast Sep 17, 2026
At once shrewd and shifty, resilient and resigned, hard-headed and regretful, Turturro delivers a performance as terrific as any in his career. Go to Full Review Derek Smith Slant Magazine Sep 12, 2026
2.5/4
John Turturro, Steve Buscemi, and Giancarlo Esposito all bring a weary soulfulness to the film, helping it cultivate a melancholy tone without tipping into sentimentality. Go to Full Review Christopher Lloyd The Film Yap 1 day ago
4/5
John Turturro has slithery charisma as a doomed thief making his last moves in this jazzy, minor-key thriller. Go to Full Review Ezra Cubero Geek Vibes Nation 1 day ago
8/10
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York is an efficient crime drama that’s both a welcome entry to the NYC cinematic canon and a wonderful showcase for one of the greats, John Turturro. Go to Full Review Neely Swanson Beverly Hills Courier 2 days ago
Segun has written and directed a film of complexity, infused with irony, often the humorous kind, depth and tension that will stay with you. Don’t miss this one. 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
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
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