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To Catch a Thief
PG

To Catch a Thief

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

1955 • 106 min • Mystery · Romance · Thriller

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 10
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Movie Knight Score
1705 reviews
  • 100 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
  • 73 Audience · 1702 · 47%

Retired jewel thief John Robie is falsely accused of new robberies on the French Riviera. To clear his name, he hunts the real culprit, encountering a wealthy American heiress and engaging in a sophisticated game of cat-and-mouse. This classic thriller features beautiful scenery, charming deception, and a romantic pursuit.

Violence & peril
2/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
3/10
Romance & sensuality
3/10
Scary moments
2/10

Heads up

  • Some suggestive flirting and kissing
  • Characters drink and smoke recreationally
  • Discussions of past criminal activity

What it models well

  • Problem-solving and cunning
  • Redemption and clearing one's name
  • Trust and loyalty

Talk about it after

  • Truth and deception: How do characters use both?
  • First impressions: Were they accurate for Robie and Frances?
  • The importance of reputation and clearing your name

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Top billed cast

Director: Alfred Hitchcock • Crew: John Michael Hayes

Trailers & clips

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Reviewer notes

Recommended

Cary Grant is on excellent form in this ultra-sophisticated crime caper. Having long since retired to life on the Côte D'Azur, "John Robie" finds himself at the centre of enquiries as his "Cat" appears to have resurrected itself and is robbing rich folks of their jewels.…

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

Fluffy mystery-romance-thriller excels thanks to the wonderful charms of Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. For me, this is a lesser Hitchcock film but still had plenty of fun and entertainment value even though there's nothing really noteworthy in terms of the story or any particular scene. **3.75/5**

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

The big man was in jovial mood with this one. To Catch A Thief, is, when all is said and done, a softer entry on the great Alfred Hitchcock's CV. By his own admission it was a film he viewed as "lightweight", but such is the great mans talent, his softer cinematic efforts still punch the buttons and are films that many filmmakers can readily learn from.…

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Details

TMDB audience
7.3/10 (1,702)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Budget
$2,500,000
Box office
$8,750,000
IMDb
tt0048728

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