Pickpocket (1959)
Overview
Michel takes up pickpocketing on a lark and is arrested soon after. His mother dies shortly after his release, and despite the objections of his only friend, Jacques, and his mother's neighbor Jeanne, Michel teams up with a couple of petty thieves in order to improve his craft. With a police inspector keeping an eye on him, Michel also tries to get a straight job, but the temptation to steal is hard to resist.
Where to watch Pickpocket
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| France | — | Canal VOD, LaCinetek | Canal VOD, LaCinetek |
| Türkiye | MUBI | — | — |
| Brazil | Telecine | — | — |
| Sweden | Draken Film | Apple TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime | Apple TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime |
| Poland | Cinobo | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Pickpocket in 5 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Pickpocket about?
Michel takes up pickpocketing on a lark and is arrested soon after. His mother dies shortly after his release, and despite the objections of his only friend, Jacques, and his mother's neighbor Jeanne, Michel teams up with a couple of petty thieves in order to improve his craft. With a police inspector keeping an eye on him, Michel also tries to get a straight job, but the temptation to steal is hard to resist. Pickpocket is a Crime, Drama movie, released on 1959-12-16, runtime 75 minutes.
Is Pickpocket worth watching?
TMDB users rate Pickpocket 7.3 out of 10 from 599 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Pickpocket?
In the United Kingdom, Pickpocket streams on BFI Player and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Robert Bresson
Cast
- Martin LaSalle as Michel
- Marika Green as Jeanne
- Jean Pélégri as Lead Inspector
- Dolly Scal as The Mother
- Pierre Leymarie as Jacques
- Kassagi as 1st Accomplice
- Pierre Étaix as 2nd Accomplice
- César Gattegno as Inspector
- Sophie Saint-Just as (uncredited)
- Dominique Zardi as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
More like this
Sources
Details and the 7.3/10 rating from Pickpocket on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.