KLEPTO

KLEPTO (2026)



0.0 2026 8 min —

Director: Renz Joshua Cioco

Cast: Ma. Christina Simon, Aileen Lee

Thriller
A simple shoplifting incident between a store guard and a struggling single mom spirals into a raw exploration of survival, exposing how quickly society labels the desperate without understanding their story.

More About This Film

Klepto is a 2026 American crime thriller directed by Noah Segan and written by Segan, marking his return to the genre he helped pioneer with The Little Death. Starring John Turturro as the lead, the film explores the friction between traditional criminal methods and a hyper-digital modern society. The narrative follows Harry Leeman, an aging pickpocket whose trade is becoming obsolete in New York City, where cash is scarce and digital footprints are everywhere.

The plot thickens when Harry mistakenly steals a USB drive containing cryptocurrency wealth from Dylan Diamond, the heir to a powerful criminal family. This accidental theft pulls Harry into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse across the five boroughs of New York. As Diamond’s enforcers close in, Harry must navigate a dangerous underworld while dealing with personal stakes, including threats against his ill wife, Rosie, and strained relations with his estranged daughter, Kelly.

Produced by MRC and T-Street, Klepto premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival before receiving special screening status at the Berlin International Film Festival. Distributed by Sony Pictures Classics, the film has garnered attention for its tight 88-minute runtime and its commentary on the obsolescence of analog skills in a tech-driven world. It received nominations for Best Leading Performance at the Gotham Awards and Best Feature (Albar Unit) at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.

  • John Turturro delivers a career-spanning performance as Harry, earning a nomination for Best Leading Performance at the 2026 Gotham Awards.
  • The film was shot on location in Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, capturing the distinct textures of each borough.
  • Director Noah Segan serves as both writer and director, crafting a noir-tinged thriller that contrasts vintage heist tropes with modern surveillance capabilities.
  • The USB drive at the center of the plot serves as a MacGuffin representing the shift from physical cash to digital assets like cryptocurrency.
  • Released widely in the US on October 30, 2026, following limited releases in New York and Los Angeles on October 23, 2026.

Where to Watch

As a 2026 theatrical release distributed by Sony Pictures Classics, availability may vary by region and date.