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To Catch a Thief

1955·Movie
1h 46min·PG
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic827.2Rotten Tomatoes95%84%
IMDb7.4Metacritic827.2Rotten Tomatoes95%84%

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Crime and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Classic Hitchcock ThrillerGlamorous HeistStylish VisualsRomantic SuspenseMediterranean SettingCary GrantGrace KellyIntrigueEscapist Entertainment

Crew

Directed by:
Alfred Hitchcock, Herbert Coleman, Daniel McCauley
Written by:
John Michael Hayes, David Dodge
Produced by:
Alfred Hitchcock
Composed by:
Harold Lewis, John Cope, Lyn Murray

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about To Catch a Thief

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Where can I stream To Catch a Thief legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloParamount+KanopyHoopla

To Catch a Thief is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Paramount+, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is To Catch a Thief worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is To Catch a Thief rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is To Catch a Thief?

1 h 46 min

To Catch a Thief runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on To Catch a Thief?

Critics89
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate To Catch a Thief higher (89) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

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 language is To Catch a Thief in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch To Catch a Thief?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for To Catch a Thief in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for To Catch a Thief, including "Not So Different" Remark, Hollywood Darkness, Born in an Elevator.