Pickpocket (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1959, Pickpocket is a drama and crime film directed by Robert Bresson, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Pickpocket stars Martin LaSalle as Michel, Marika Green as Jeanne, Jean Pélégri as L'inspecteur principal and Dolly Scal as La mère, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Pickpocket has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pickpocket page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pickpocket tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pickpocket (1959)?
- In US, Pickpocket is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pickpocket worth watching?
- Pickpocket holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pickpocket?
- Pickpocket stars Martin LaSalle, Marika Green, Jean Pélégri, Dolly Scal and Pierre Leymarie.
- When was Pickpocket released?
- Pickpocket was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.