Caught Stealing

Hank Thompson is a washed-up former baseball pro who thought he'd left competition and danger behind. When an ill-timed favor ties him to a petty heist, he winds up deep in late 1990s New York crime, trying to stay alive and protect the few people he cares about. As loyalties shift and old scores simmer, Hank has to rely on instincts he thought rusty, while every choice risks dragging him farther into a violent underground. The city itself feels like an opponent, with corrupt cops, angry scammers, and unpredictable criminals complicating his attempts to escape. The film keeps you alert, blending tense set pieces with unexpected comic relief as Hank scrambles for a way out. Performances balance danger with humor.

Directed by Darren Aronofsky and created by Charlie Huston, Caught Stealing stars Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, and Liev Schreiber, presenting an offbeat noir tone that marks a genre shift for the director, with a 1990s setting.

Box office returns were modest, with the film earning attention from critics and genre fans rather than mainstream audiences, and it did not post blockbuster grosses. Financial specifics varied by market and were not the primary focus of its release.

The movie sparked conversation about Darren Aronofsky taking on crime comedy, with many noting the oddball mix of tension and humor. Austin Butler and Regina King drew particular praise for chemistry, and the film's gritty 1990s atmosphere influenced fashion and playlist tributes among niche cinephiles online, and online threads buzzed.

Critics gave mixed to positive responses, reflected in a 6.937/10 average from 655 votes, praising the performances and tonal risks while noting uneven pacing. Themes focus on faded glory, survival instincts, corruption, and how personal pride collides with criminal necessity, all filtered through dark humor. The film rewards patient viewers.