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Movie · 1959 · 75 min

Pickpocket (1959)

“To reach you at last, what a strange path I had to take.”

7.3/10 · 597 votes
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Pickpocket is a 1959 movie (Crime and Drama). Pickpocket was directed by Robert Bresson. Pickpocket runs 75 minutes. It has an average rating of 7.3/10 from 597 viewers. In United States, you can watch Pickpocket on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

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Streaming services that carry Pickpocket, and the countries where you can watch it:

BFI Player Amazon Channel 2 countries

United Kingdom, Guernsey

Cineasterna 2 countries

Norway, Sweden

Telecine Amazon Channel 1 countries

Brazil

Filmstriben 1 countries

Denmark

BFI Player 1 countries

United Kingdom

BFI Player Apple TV Channel 1 countries

United Kingdom

Draken Film 1 countries

Sweden

MUBI 1 countries

Türkiye

MUBI Amazon Channel 1 countries

Türkiye

Plot

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.

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Tags

#prison#france#unsociability#pickpocket#modern society#materialism#black and white

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Pickpocket?

In United States, you can watch Pickpocket on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Who stars in Pickpocket?

The main cast of Pickpocket includes Martin LaSalle, Marika Green, Jean Pélégri, Dolly Scal and Pierre Leymarie.

Who directed Pickpocket?

Pickpocket was directed by Robert Bresson.

When was Pickpocket released?

Pickpocket was released on December 16, 1959.

How long is Pickpocket?

Pickpocket runs 75 minutes.

Is Pickpocket worth watching?

Pickpocket has an average rating of 7.3/10 from 597 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Pickpocket?

If you enjoyed Pickpocket, try Pickup on South Street, Brute Force, Riot in Cell Block 11 and Symphony for a Massacre.

Is Pickpocket on BFI Player Amazon Channel?

Not in United States right now. Pickpocket is on BFI Player Amazon Channel in: United Kingdom and Guernsey.

Is Pickpocket on Cineasterna?

Not in United States right now. Pickpocket is on Cineasterna in: Norway and Sweden.

Is Pickpocket on Telecine Amazon Channel?

Not in United States right now. Pickpocket is on Telecine Amazon Channel in: Brazil.

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Updated: October 27, 2026 ·