Pickpocket
Seen it?1997 | 113 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A small town pickpocket whose friends have moved on to higher trades finds himself bitter and unable to adapt.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$50K worldwide on a $50K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jia Zhangke
- Wang HongweiXiao Wu
- Hao HongjianJin Xiaoyong
- Baitao ZuoHu Meimei
- Ma Jinrei
- Liu Junying
- Yonghao Liang
- An QunyanPharmacy Owner
- Dongdong Jiang
- Zhao Long
- Long Zhao