To Catch a Thief (1955)
Kernel Score: 80% · 1,642 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Released: 1955-08-03
Runtime: 106 minutes
Where to watch To Catch a Thief
- Stream: MGM+
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
To Catch a Thief parents' guide: ages 7+
Parents need to know that To Catch a Thief is a PG-rated Hitchcock romantic mystery-thriller involving jewel theft and a flirtatious pursuit.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Cary Grant as John Robie
- Grace Kelly as Frances Stevens
- Jessie Royce Landis as Jessie Stevens
- John Williams as H. H. Hughson
- Charles Vanel as Bertani
- Brigitte Auber as Danielle Foussard
- Jean Martinelli as Foussard
- Georgette Anys as Germaine
- René Blancard as Commissaire Lepic (uncredited)
- William 'Wee Willie' Davis as Big Man in Kitchen (uncredited)
To Catch a Thief FAQ
Is To Catch a Thief good?
To Catch a Thief has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,642 audience ratings.
Where can I watch To Catch a Thief?
In the US you can stream To Catch a Thief on MGM+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is To Catch a Thief OK for kids?
To Catch a Thief is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 7+. Parents need to know that To Catch a Thief is a PG-rated Hitchcock romantic mystery-thriller involving jewel theft and a flirtatious pursuit.
What movies are like To Catch a Thief?
If you liked To Catch a Thief, try Suspicion, Vertigo, Rebecca and The Maltese Falcon.