Austin Butler plays Hank Thompson, once a promising baseball star whose career was derailed. Now a bartender in 1998 New York, his life spirals into chaos when he agrees to cat-sit for his punk rocker neighbor—just a harmless favor gone dangerously wrong.
Caught in the crossfire, he becomes the target of rival gangs—including violent Russian mobsters, Hasidic hitmen (portrayed by Liev Schreiber and Vincent D’Onofrio), and eccentric characters from all sides.🧭 Production & Release
The novel Caught Stealing was published in 2004 by Charlie Huston. The film is an adaptation of the book, with Huston himself writing the screenplay.
Filming took place in New York City; principal photography began September 2024.
The film had a world premiere on August 7, 2025 in Puerto Rico, attended by Aronofsky, Austin Butler, Bad Bunny. The Puerto‑Rico premiere also coincided with Bad Bunny’s concert residency nearby.
U.S. release date: August 29, 2025.🗣️ Critical Highlights
Critical Response:
Generally positive reviews, with praises centering on its high-energy pacing, bold visuals, and strong performances, especially from Butler.
Rotten Tomatoes: ~87% critics score.
Praise & Style:
Critics note its homage to gritty, pre-gentrification '90s New York—a chaotic, immersive setting with a darkly comedic edge.
The film is often compared to Scorsese’s After Hours for its nightmarish, comedic crime vibes.
Performance Highlights:
Austin Butler is widely praised for anchoring the film with earnest intensity, marking one of his most compelling leading roles to date.
The ensemble—including Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Matt Smith, and members of the criminal underworld—deepens the film's texture.
Critic Concerns:
Some reviewers noted a lack of depth compared to Aronofsky’s previous psychologically driven works, calling the narrative enjoyable but less emotionally rich.💰 Box Office Performance
Here’s the worldwide box office performance for Caught Stealing (2025):
Domestic (U.S.) gross: approximately $9.5 million.
International gross: about $5.4 million.
Total worldwide gross: approximately $14.9 million.🎬 Conclusion: Caught Stealing (2025)
Caught Stealing is a bold, fast-paced crime thriller that blends Darren Aronofsky's visual intensity with Charlie Huston’s gritty, darkly comic storytelling. With Austin Butler delivering a standout performance as an unlucky ex-baseball player turned reluctant fugitive, the film offers a chaotic, stylized dive into late-’90s New York’s criminal underworld—complete with mobsters, assassins, and a cat that kicks it all off.
Though it may not reach the emotional depth of Aronofsky’s most iconic films, it thrives as a stylish, pulpy, and entertaining ride, praised for its performances, energy, and cinematic flair.
👉 Recommended for fans of:
After Hours
Trainspotting
Snatch
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Austin Butler plays Hank Thompson, once a promising baseball star whose career was derailed. Now a bartender in 1998 New York, his life spirals into chaos when he agrees to cat-sit for his punk rocker neighbor—just a harmless favor gone dangerously wrong.
Caught in the crossfire, he becomes the target of rival gangs—including violent Russian mobsters, Hasidic hitmen (portrayed by Liev Schreiber and Vincent D’Onofrio), and eccentric characters from all sides.
🧭 Production & Release
The novel Caught Stealing was published in 2004 by Charlie Huston. The film is an adaptation of the book, with Huston himself writing the screenplay.
Filming took place in New York City; principal photography began September 2024.
The film had a world premiere on August 7, 2025 in Puerto Rico, attended by Aronofsky, Austin Butler, Bad Bunny. The Puerto‑Rico premiere also coincided with Bad Bunny’s concert residency nearby.
U.S. release date: August 29, 2025.
🗣️ Critical Highlights
Critical Response:
Generally positive reviews, with praises centering on its high-energy pacing, bold visuals, and strong performances, especially from Butler.
Rotten Tomatoes: ~87% critics score.
Praise & Style:
Critics note its homage to gritty, pre-gentrification '90s New York—a chaotic, immersive setting with a darkly comedic edge.
The film is often compared to Scorsese’s After Hours for its nightmarish, comedic crime vibes.
Performance Highlights:
Austin Butler is widely praised for anchoring the film with earnest intensity, marking one of his most compelling leading roles to date.
The ensemble—including Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Matt Smith, and members of the criminal underworld—deepens the film's texture.
Critic Concerns:
Some reviewers noted a lack of depth compared to Aronofsky’s previous psychologically driven works, calling the narrative enjoyable but less emotionally rich.
💰 Box Office Performance
Here’s the worldwide box office performance for Caught Stealing (2025):
Domestic (U.S.) gross: approximately $9.5 million.
International gross: about $5.4 million.
Total worldwide gross: approximately $14.9 million.
🎬 Conclusion: Caught Stealing (2025)
Caught Stealing is a bold, fast-paced crime thriller that blends Darren Aronofsky's visual intensity with Charlie Huston’s gritty, darkly comic storytelling. With Austin Butler delivering a standout performance as an unlucky ex-baseball player turned reluctant fugitive, the film offers a chaotic, stylized dive into late-’90s New York’s criminal underworld—complete with mobsters, assassins, and a cat that kicks it all off.
Though it may not reach the emotional depth of Aronofsky’s most iconic films, it thrives as a stylish, pulpy, and entertaining ride, praised for its performances, energy, and cinematic flair.
👉 Recommended for fans of:
After Hours
Trainspotting
Snatch
Stylish crime capers with dark humor and a surreal edge
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