To Catch a Thief (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1955, To Catch a Thief is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 106 minutes. “WANTED by the police in all the luxury-spots of Europe!... A catch for any woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-thief is accused of enacting a new crime spree, so to clear his name he sets off to catch the new thief, who’s imitating his signature style.
Who’s in it. To Catch a Thief stars Cary Grant as John Robie, Grace Kelly as Frances Stevens, Jessie Royce Landis as Jessie Stevens and John Williams as H. H. Hughson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, To Catch a Thief has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Catch a Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Catch a Thief tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Catch a Thief (1955)?
- In US, To Catch a Thief is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is To Catch a Thief worth watching?
- To Catch a Thief holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in To Catch a Thief?
- To Catch a Thief stars Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams and Charles Vanel.
- When was To Catch a Thief released?
- To Catch a Thief was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.