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 Wallets stuffed with cash have been replaced by easily canceled credit cards, and Harry struggles to make ends meet as he cares for his disabled wife, Rosie.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

San Francisco Chronicle

5 hrs ago

3/4

Above all, the film is a towering tribute to the great character actor John Turturro, a stalwart of that indie era of the 1980s and ’90s, whose distinctively lean angular face dominates the landscape.

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Stephanie Zacharek

TIME Magazine

1 day ago

The pickpocketty lightness of touch [Noah Segan] shows is remarkable for a fledgling director.

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

1 day ago

3/5

The resulting caper gives audiences an affectionate, shambling, panoramic view of the city Turturro loves. Despite that winning performance, though, the movie ultimately lacks the pace, rhythm and surprises for a truly outstanding crime thriller.

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Dionar Hidalgo

Algo Más Que Cine

19 hrs ago

7/10

John Turturro is terrific in Noah Segan’s melancholic crime tale. A heartfelt tribute to old New York and classic crime cinema, blending humor, nostalgia and humanity with genuine charm.

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Linda and Al Lerner

Movies and Shakers

21 hrs ago

Segan shot scenes in every borough creating a lot of texture starring Turturro on home turf. You can see him relish playing this meaty part with calculated misdirection Director Noah Segan handles with a delicate touch. Harry will steal your heart.

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Alison Gillmor

Winnipeg Free Press

1 day ago

4/5

Writer-director Noah Segan brings unflashy, unhurried assurance to his second feature.

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Sal

1 hr ago

The movie was disappointing. Lacked a good story. It felt like it was pieced together. I do not recommend.

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John E

1 hr ago

Great story and plot, excellent acting. Definitely recommend.

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Dianne

4 hrs ago

Incredible cast. John Tuturro should get an Oscar nomination.

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Adam

5 hrs ago

John Turturro at one of his finest moments!!

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Charles Williams

11 hrs ago

A love letter to New York and great storytelling. Great characters and themes.

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John

12 hrs ago

Very enjoyable but the surprise appearance by a well known actor in the final act kind of takes you out of the movie.

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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 30, 2026, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.1M
Runtime: 1h 28m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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