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Movie Name: The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
Directed by: Jordan Downey
Starring: John Turturro, Giancarlo Esposito, Tatiana Maslany, Steve Buscemi, Jamie Lee Curtis, Will Price, Victoria Moroles, Karina Arroyave
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Running Time: 88 Minutes
Release Date: October 23, 2026
Rating: –
Languages: English
Production House: MRC Film, T-Street Productions
Budget: $- million
A nostalgic crime thriller set on the streets of New York City, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York follows an aging thief whose routine theft spirals into a dangerous race against a ruthless crime family after he unknowingly steals something far more valuable than cash.
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York: Movie Overview
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York is a 2026 American crime thriller written and directed by Noah Segan. The film stars John Turturro as Harry, an aging pickpocket who continues practicing his old-fashioned craft in a city that has largely moved on from cash and wallets to smartphones and digital payments.
Harry’s quiet life changes dramatically when he unknowingly steals a valuable USB device from a wealthy young man connected to a dangerous crime family. Forced into a desperate race across New York City, he must recover the stolen item before becoming the target of ruthless criminals. Along the way, he reconnects with old friends, confronts his estranged family, and struggles to adapt to a rapidly changing world.
Featuring performances from Giancarlo Esposito, Tatiana Maslany, Steve Buscemi, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Will Price, the film blends suspense, character-driven storytelling, and classic New York atmosphere into a modern crime noir. It premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival before receiving an international screening at the Berlin International Film Festival.
The official trailer introduces Harry as one of the last traditional pickpockets surviving in modern-day New York. It combines tense chase sequences, moments of humor, emotional family drama, and stylish crime-thriller elements while highlighting the city’s vibrant streets and neighborhoods. Rather than revealing the film’s biggest twists, the trailer focuses on Harry’s struggle to outsmart both criminals and the modern world, creating anticipation for this character-driven thriller.
