Pickpockets 2026

Overview

Pickpockets is a 2026 Australian romantic comedy film that explores the escalating tension between two competing thieves. The story follows a lone-wolf pickpocket and a charismatic rookie whose flirty rivalry develops into a spiteful turf war. As the two characters navigate their conflict, they are tempted by the prospect of a score of a lifetime, which forces them to set aside their differences and partner up. However, their well-laid plans begin to fall apart once personal feelings become involved in their professional arrangement. Directed by D.C. Fairhurst, the film features a screenplay co-written by Fairhurst and Lucy Green. Both Fairhurst and Green also serve as producers and co-star in the production alongside actors Mia Morrissey and Tim Minchin. The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes and is categorized under the genres of comedy, crime, and romance. It is scheduled for a release in Australia on November 9, 2026. The project is also identified in some records as a short film.