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Caught Stealing (2025) Spoiler Review | Darren Aronofsky, Austin Butler & Zoe Kravitz

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In this episode of Thumb War, Jason and Rachel break down Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing (2025) — a violent, surreal New York crime thriller starring Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Regina King, and Bad Bunny.

We go deep into:

  • The book-to-film adaptation by Charlie Huston
  • Aronofsky’s obsession with real-world consequences of violence
  • The soundtrack (Clash, Idles, 90s needle drops)
  • Hank’s trauma and “nice guy in a nightmare” theme
  • Scene-stealing turns from Bad Bunny and the Russian mobsters
  • Why this might be Aronofsky’s weirdest mainstream film yet

    • Full spoilers throughout.


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