The Only Living Pickpocket in New York

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 Wallets stuffed with cash have been replaced by easily canceled credit cards, and Harry struggles to make ends meet as he cares for his disabled wife, Rosie.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

1 day 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

1 day 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

55 min 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

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What Segan understands, and what Turturro plays so beautifully, is that being out of date is not the same as being out of value.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

19 hrs 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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Andrew J

26 min ago

cinema photography, story’, Great performance, you can smell new York !! and you wonder how many times you were a mark

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Sheri

47 min ago

1970s New York City. You can take the girl out of New York, but you can never take New York out of the girl! Thus being said, I truly enjoyed this movie. Mr. Turturro is such a brilliant actor. He really showed me who his character is. I felt his character. His reactions were amazing, and that is not an easy thing to do. You have to really know who your character is. I enjoyed the storyline and was surprised by some of the directorial decisions, pleasantly surprised. there were two casting choices that I wasnt in agreement with, in other words, I didnt care for. They were the grandson and grandmother. They were off to me yet the rest of the supporting cast were wonderful. I just wanna leave, Mr. Turturro this final note: I would dance with you anytime, any place!

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Gloria R

2 hrs ago

well made indie film, great acting . interesting story.

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John D

2 hrs ago

Excellent debut from Noah Segan. Turturro is as good as ever. Lots of great New York City porn for people that love that sort of thing

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Tanner

5 hrs ago

It was a short film that claws a confined story, felt like reading an abridged book but I really liked it. Felt original and made me feel some emotion. Didn’t show violence which I liked

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Kayvan K

5 hrs ago

Poor writing but great acting. Unfortunately doesn’t make up for the bad script and casting

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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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