Watch the official trailer for Caught Stealing (2025)! Get the latest updates on the release date, full cast lineup, and everything you need to know about this highly anticipated crime thriller.
Sony Pictures has released the official trailer for Caught Stealing, the upcoming crime thriller directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Austin Butler. The film is set to premiere in theaters across the United States on August 29, 2025.
Plot Overview
Based on Charlie Huston’s 2004 novel, Caught Stealing follows Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), a former baseball player whose career was derailed by injury. Now a bartender in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Hank’s life takes a chaotic turn when he’s mistakenly implicated in a $4 million mob heist. As various criminal factions—including Russian, Jewish, and Puerto Rican gangs—pursue him, Hank must navigate a perilous underworld to survive. The film captures the gritty essence of pre-9/11 New York, with its eclectic characters and unpredictable energy.
Star-Studded Cast
Austin Butler leads the ensemble cast as Hank Thompson. Joining him are:
Regina King as Roman, a formidable figure in the criminal world.
Liev Schreiber and Vincent D’Onofrio as Lipa and Shmully, Orthodox brothers involved in the Jewish mob.
Griffin Dunne, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Action Bronson, and Carol Kane in supporting roles.
Production Insights
Aronofsky, known for films like Requiem for a Dream and Black Swan, directs the film, with Charlie Huston adapting his own novel for the screenplay. The film is produced by Protozoa Pictures and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing.
Anticipation and Expectations
With its compelling storyline and a cast of acclaimed actors, Caught Stealing is poised to be a standout film in 2025. Early reports suggest a mix of suspense and dark comedy, reminiscent of classics like Taxi Driver. Fans and critics alike are eager to see how Aronofsky’s unique directorial style complements the film’s narrative.
As the release date approaches, audiences can look forward to a film that combines intense drama with moments of levity, set in one of the most iconic eras of New York City’s history.