The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
| The Only Living Pickpocket in New York | |
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| Directed by | Noah Segan |
| Written by | Noah Segan |
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| Cinematography | Sam Levy |
| Edited by | Hilda Rasula |
| Music by | Gary Lionelli |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York is a 2026 American crime thriller film written and directed by Noah Segan. It stars John Turturro, Giancarlo Esposito, Tatiana Maslany, Steve Buscemi, Karina Arroyave, Victoria Moroles, Will Price, and Jamie Lee Curtis.
The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, and had its international premiere out of competition of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on February 20.
Plot
Aging career pickpocket Harry is forced into a desperate, high-stakes race against time through the streets of his city.
Cast
- John Turturro as Harry
- Giancarlo Esposito as Detective Warren
- Tatiana Maslany as Kelly
- Steve Buscemi as Ben
- Karina Arroyave as Rosie
- Victoria Moroles as Eve
- Will Price as Dylan
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Moira
Production
In April 2025, principal photography had begun in New York City, when it was announced that Noah Segan would be writing and directing a crime thriller film, starring John Turturro as Harry.[1] Later that month, Giancarlo Esposito, Tatiana Maslany, Steve Buscemi, Victoria Moroles, and Will Price rounded out the cast.[2] In January 2026, Jamie Lee Curtis was revealed to have joined the cast.[3]
Release
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York premiered at the Eccles Theater as part of the Sundance Film Festival, on January 27, 2026.[4] And had its international premiere out of competition of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on February 20.[5]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 20 critics' reviews are positive.[6]
References
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 9, 2025). "John Turturro To Topline MRC/T-Street Thriller 'The Only Living Pickpocket In New York' From Filmmaker Noah Segan". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 25, 2025). "Giancarlo Esposito, Tatiana Maslany & Steve Buscemi Among New Additions To John Turturro Crime Thriller 'The Only Living Pickpocket In New York'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- ^ Laffly, Tomris (January 27, 2026). "'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' Review: John Turturro Will Steal Your Heart in Noah Segan's Elegantly Tender Character Study". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (December 10, 2025). "Sundance Sets 2026 Lineup With Charli XCX, Olivia Wilde, Salman Rushdie and Courtney Love Films". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ^ "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York | Berlinale". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 14, 2026.