Pickpocket
“To reach you at last, what a strange path I had to take.”
Pickpocket is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
Where to watch Pickpocket
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Robert Bresson
- Release date
- 1959-12-16
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Studio
- Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France
Pickpocket — trailer
About Pickpocket
Pickpocket is a 1959 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Robert Bresson, starring Martin LaSalle, Marika Green and Jean Pélégri. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 566 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Pickpocket in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Pickpocket in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Pickpocket on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Pickpocket on Netflix?+
Pickpocket is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Pickpocket?+
Pickpocket has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
Who stars in Pickpocket?+
Pickpocket stars Martin LaSalle, Marika Green, Jean Pélégri, Dolly Scal and Pierre Leymarie.
When did Pickpocket come out?+
Pickpocket is a 1959 movie directed by Robert Bresson.
What genre is Pickpocket?+
Pickpocket is Crime and Drama film.
Who directed Pickpocket?+
Pickpocket was directed by Robert Bresson.
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