<figure class="wp-caption alignleft" id="attachment_169994" style="width: 350px;"><figcaption class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-169994">Austin Butler stars as Hank in Columbia Pictures CAUGHT STEALING. photo by: Niko Tavernise © 2024 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved. **ALL IMAGES ARE PROPERTY OF SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC..</figcaption></figure>

When the dark crime-comedy Caught Stealing arrived in theaters back in August, it came with serious pedigree. The film marked a genre-bending turn for Oscar-nominated director Darren Aronofsky and featured a powerhouse cast including Austin Butler, Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio, Benito Martínez Ocasio, Griffin Dunne, and Carol Kane.

But one of the movie’s most memorable elements was not a human actor at all. It was Caught Stealing’s cat, the feline who plays a central role in the story.

Although Caught Stealing earned strong critical reviews, it struggled during its initial box-office run. Since expanding to digital platforms, Blu-ray, and Netflix streaming, the film has steadily found a wider audience, with many viewers discovering its blend of suspense and dark humor for the first time.

A fresh look at the film’s premise and Caught Stealing’s breakout cat

Here is a revised, original setup that replaces the IMDb-style description:

Caught Stealing follows Hank Thompson, a former baseball standout whose life has fallen off track. When a neighbor asks him to look after her cat, Hank agrees expecting a simple favor. Instead, his quiet day turns chaotic when criminals show up searching for something valuable the neighbor left behind. Forced into a dangerous chase, Hank must rely on quick thinking and instinct to protect himself and the cat as he unravels a mystery he never intended to be part of.

Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz on Caught Stealing’s cat

During promotion for the film, Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz shared playful behind-the-scenes stories about working with Caught Stealing’s cat, the expressive feline featured throughout the movie. Their lighthearted banter highlighted how well-trained the animal performer was, quickly becoming a favorite among the cast and crew.

Click on media bar below to hear Zoë Kravitz & Austin Butler.

 

Where to Watch

Caught Stealing is available on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital platforms, and is currently streaming on Netflix.

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