Caught Stealing

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Caught Stealing

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Released Aug 29

1h 47m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can't play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He's got a great girl (Zoë Kravitz), tends bar at a New York dive, and his favorite team is making an underdog run at the pennant. When his punk-rock neighbor Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters. They all want a piece of him; the problem is he has no idea why. As Hank attempts to evade their ever-tightening grip, he's got to use all his hustle to stay alive long enough to find out....

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Critics Consensus

A freewheeling throwback, Caught Stealing splendidly showcases Austin Butler's movie star charisma while marking a surprisingly lighthearted gearshift for director Darren Aronofsky.

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Audience Says

A diverting, pulpy caper with ‘90s flair, Caught Stealing is a gritty, violent ride fueled by the charisma of Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz.

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Mark Feeney

Boston Globe

Aronofsky doesn’t respect his characters. He doesn’t disrespect them as much as he disrespected Brendan Fraser’s title character in “The Whale,” but a friend to the human condition he is not. He also doesn’t respect the audience.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 24, 2025

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Kat Sachs

Chicago Reader

It was darker than I had anticipated from the trailers but still more fun than other Aronofsky films, and there’s a cat in it.

Sep 18, 2025

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

This is a straightforward, entertaining crime thriller.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 12, 2025

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

Darren Aronofsky takes a detour to a rare, irreverent violent-comedy path.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 2, 2025

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Caitlin Kennedy

Simply Cinema (Substack)

Big action sequences. Big stars. Big humor. By no means does Caught Stealing break new ground or blaze to the upper echelons of its genre — but it’s a damn good time at the movies.

Rated: 7/10

Sep 24, 2025

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Leandro Ariel Porcelli

Cinéfilo Serial

A thriller with an amazing cast that offers high-octane entertainment thanks to some great action, good comedy and a good share of both surprises and suspense. Huston and Aronofsky use their experience to make it easy to enjoy. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 8/10

Sep 19, 2025

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Hussein

This movie was awesome!!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/02/25

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Andrew

Surprisingly violent

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/01/25

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dyl

Really mess with this one lowkey sad tho but over all great stuff

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/01/25

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Carver

Incredible story telling with fun elements of a popcorn movie. Truly a refreshing and well constructed film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/01/25

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Karen A

I adored this film. It's the kind of fun, exciting crime thriller that doesn't get made anymore, even with its darker moments. Some changes from the book I wasn't as fond of while others were for the better. Austin Butler is great as the lead and a true standout. Do yourself a favor and go see this!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Michele

To much killin n abetting up I can watch that on the news!!!!! Me n my daughter walked out not even half way threw

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/28/25

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Synopsis

Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can't play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He's got a great girl (Zoë Kravitz), tends bar at a New York dive, and his favorite team is making an underdog run at the pennant. When his punk-rock neighbor Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters. They all want a piece of him; the problem is he has no idea why. As Hank attempts to evade their ever-tightening grip, he's got to use all his hustle to stay alive long enough to find out....

Director: Darren Aronofsky
Producer: Jeremy Dawson, Dylan Golden, Ari Handel, Darren Aronofsky
Screenwriter: Charlie Huston
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Protozoa Pictures
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Brief Drug Use|Some Sexuality/Nudity|Strong Violent Content)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 29, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 30, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $18.9M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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