Henri “Hank” Thompson (Austin Butler) is a former baseball player who now works as a bartender in New York City. One day, his neighbor Russ Miner (Matt Smith) asks Hank to look after his cat, Bud, while he travels to London to visit his ailing father. Shortly after Russ leaves, Hank is confronted by two Russian men, Pavel (Nikita Kukushkin) and Aleksei (Yuri Kolokolnikov), who are searching for Russ and force their way into Hank’s apartment. Hank fights back but is seriously injured, losing one of his kidneys in the process. From that moment, he becomes entangled in a series of violent and life threatening events, including the death of his girlfriend, Yvonne (Zoë Kravitz), without fully understanding Russ’s true involvement. The deeper Hank is pulled into the criminal underworld, the more dangerous his situation becomes.

Filming began in September 2024 in New York City. The film’s music, composed by Rob Simonsen, features performances by British post punk band Idles. Caught Stealing premiered on 7 August 2025 at Caribbean Cinemas in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, coinciding with a concert by cast member Benito Martinez Ocasio, also known as Bad Bunny. The Indonesian Film Censorship Institution (LSF) has rated the film for audiences aged 17 and above. Be discerning in Selecting Content Suitable for Your Age. (nwo)