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Pickpocket

7.219971h 53mMovieDrama

A small town pickpocket whose friends have moved on to higher trades finds himself bitter and unable to adapt.

DirectorJia Zhangke
WriterJia Zhangke
ProducersJia Zhangke·Li Kit-Ming

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jia Zhangke

WHWang Hongwei
Wang Hongwei
Xiao Wu
HHHao Hongjian
Hao Hongjian
Jin Xiaoyong
BZ
Baitao Zuo
Hu Meimei
MJ
Ma Jinrei
LJ
Liu Junying
YL
Yonghao Liang
AQ
An Qunyan
Pharmacy Owner
DJ
Dongdong Jiang
ZL
Zhao Long
LZ
Long Zhao
RW
Reiren Wang
GJ
Gao Jinfeng

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Pickpocket — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Pickpocket?

Pickpocket is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Pickpocket on Netflix?

No, Pickpocket is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Pickpocket on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Pickpocket isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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Pickpocket is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.