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To Catch a Thief

1955Movie1 h 46 minPG

MysteryRomance
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic827.2Rotten Tomatoes94%84%

An intriguing, romantic mystery movie about crime and mystery, with standout cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

WANTED by the police in all the luxury-spots of Europe!... A catch for any woman!

When a string of jewel robberies hits the French Riviera, suspicion falls on retired thief John “The Cat” Robie. To clear his name, he sets out to trap the copycat himself—entangling a wealthy widow and her beguiling daughter in a seductive game of pursuit, deception, and desire.

Feels like

  • Classic Hitchcock Thriller
  • Glamorous Heist
  • Stylish Visuals
  • Romantic Suspense
  • Mediterranean Setting
  • Cary Grant
  • Grace Kelly
  • Intrigue
  • Escapist Entertainment

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Alfred Hitchcock
Written by
John Michael Hayes, David Dodge
Produced by
Alfred Hitchcock
Music by
Lyn Murray

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Facts

August 3, 1955 · 1 h 46 min · PG

Released
August 3, 1955
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

"Not So Different" Remark, Hollywood Darkness, Born in an Elevator +9

  • "Not So Different" Remark
  • Hollywood Darkness
  • Born in an Elevator
  • Same Language Dub
  • Red Herring
  • Saved by the Church Bell
  • Clear My Name
  • High-Altitude Interrogation
  • Something Else Also Rises
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Lovable Rogue
  • Complete-the-Quote Title

12 of 55 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream To Catch a Thief?"

Questions about To Catch a Thief

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Where can I stream To Catch a Thief?

KanopyHooplaMGM+

In the United States, To Catch a Thief streams on MGM+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is To Catch a Thief worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is To Catch a Thief okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is To Catch a Thief good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch To Catch a Thief?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was To Catch a Thief a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What tropes does To Catch a Thief use?

"Not So Different" RemarkHollywood DarknessBorn in an ElevatorSame Language DubRed HerringSaved by the Church BellClear My NameHigh-Altitude InterrogationSomething Else Also RisesMs. FanserviceLovable RogueComplete-the-Quote Titleand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including "Not So Different" Remark, Hollywood Darkness, and Born in an Elevator.