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Aronofsky's 'Caught Stealing': Crime and Comedy in '90s NYC

9/6/2025

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"Caught Stealing," directed by Darren Aronofsky, depicts late 1990s New York City, merging crime with Jewish culture.
The plot centers on Hank, a bartender and ex-baseball star, caught up with gangsters and corrupt cops.
Austin Butler plays Hank, joined by Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, and Vincent D’Onofrio as Hasidic gangsters.
The film blends violence and humor, drawing inspiration from Scorsese's "After Hours."
A key scene features a comedic moment with a Jewish grandmother and matzoh ball soup.

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Story summary

"Caught Stealing," directed by Darren Aronofsky, depicts late 1990s New York City, merging crime with Jewish culture.
The plot centers on Hank, a bartender and ex-baseball star, caught up with gangsters and corrupt cops.
Austin Butler plays Hank, joined by Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, and Vincent D’Onofrio as Hasidic gangsters.
The film blends violence and humor, drawing inspiration from Scorsese's "After Hours."
A key scene features a comedic moment with a Jewish grandmother and matzoh ball soup.