Caught Stealing OTT release date in India: Here's when and where you can stream Darren Aronofsky-Austin Butler's crime thriller

In the new year, Netflix will offer the black comedy crime thriller Caught Stealing for streaming. Starting January 10, 2025, the much-anticipated film starring Austin Butler and directed by Darren Aronofsky will be accessible on the OTT giant in India.

Genre-bending plot

The film, which blends crime, action, and dark comedy against a chaotic New York backdrop of the 1990s, promises to be a refreshing departure from Aronofsky's usual dramatic psychological dramas. It premiered in theatres on August 29, 2025, both in the US and internationally.

Huston penned the screenplay for the film, which is based on his 2004 novel. Henry "Hank" Thompson, played by Austin Butler, was a high school baseball sensation whose career took a terrible turn after an unfortunate accident. Now that he has found a secure job tending bar at a New York hole, Hank's existence is sustained by his fiancée, Yvonne (Zoë Kravitz), and his fixation on the underdog season of the San Francisco Giants.

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Plot catalyst

As soon as Hank accepts Russ Miner's (Matt Smith) request to take care of his cat for a short while, the plot goes into utter disarray. As a result of this apparently insignificant favour, Hank finds himself in the sights of the vicious criminal underworld of New York City, which includes Russian mobsters and the infamous Hasidic Drucker brothers, played by Lipa (Liev Schreiber) and Shmully (Vincent D'Onofrio). Hank must rely on his street smarts to stay alive during a violent pursuit involving a secret key and a substantial quantity of drug money.

Regina King, Benito Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny), Griffin Dunne, and Carol Kane are all part of the outstanding ensemble cast, and they all bring their own unique eccentricities to the wild story.

Critical reception

Critics were mostly complimentary of Caught Stealing when the film opened in theatres, praising Butler's portrayal of Hank and Aronofsky's unexpectedly entertaining neo-noir caper. The critics agreed that the film did a good job of depicting the chaotic spirit and grunge style of New York City in the late 90s.

In spite of the good reviews and enthusiastic audience reception, the film bombed at the international box office. As of early October 2025, it had earned around $32 million globally, against a reported budget of up to $65 million. Because of this deficit, quickly transitioning to streaming is a logical tactic to attract more viewers and maybe recover some of its losses. The film has demonstrated its longevity on digital platforms, performing well on VOD charts even before its Netflix release.

Kicking off 2025 on Netflix India

Caught Stealing will be one of the first big Hollywood releases of 2025 to make its debut on Netflix India, according to the confirmed release date of January 10, 2025. Aronofsky and Butler's collaboration is a riveting way to kick off the year for fans of high-stakes crime thrillers.

The film's $19 million US box office total suggests its main run was trimmed short, so streaming audiences are ready to discover this critically acclaimed black comedy.

Caught Stealing FAQs:

Q: When is Caught Stealing releasing on Netflix in India?

A: The film Caught Stealing is scheduled to be released on Netflix in India on January 10, 2025.

Q: Who is the director of the film Caught Stealing?

A: Caught Stealing is directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, known for films like Black Swan and The Whale.

Q: Who are the main cast members of Caught Stealing?

A: The star-studded cast is led by Austin Butler as Henry "Hank" Thompson. Key supporting roles include Zoë Kravitz as Yvonne, Matt Smith as Russ Miner, Regina King as Det. Elise Roman, and Liev Schreiber and Vincent D'Onofrio as the Hasidic Drucker brothers.