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To Catch a Thief

1955
Romance
Suspense/Thriller
1h 46m
Stars Cary Grant as a former thief suspected of a new series of crimes and Grace Kelly as the woman who romances him. (imdb)
Directed by:
Alfred Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock
Written by:
John Michael Hayes David Dodge Alec Coppel
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Starring:
Grace Kelly Grace Kelly John Williams John Williams Cary Grant Cary Grant Jessie Royce Landis Jessie Royce Landis Charles Vanel Charles Vanel Brigitte Auber Jean Martinelli Georgette Anys René Blancard John Alderson George Adrian Martha Bamattre
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Genres:
Romance, Suspense/Thriller, Mystery
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, French
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To Catch a Thief

1955
Romance
Suspense/Thriller
1h 46m
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farzanFarzan
Rated 01 Aug 2009
75
68th
To Catch A Thief was a little disappointing. I was expecting some thrills, but instead I got a pretty good mystery. The performances were great as well as the Hermann score, but it I was expecting a lot more, especially when it was Hitchcock at the top of his career. Definitely worth a watch, Grant is charming, and Kelly is always beautiful, and Hitchcock leads them both in great performances.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
paxtonPaxton
Rated 02 Jan 2023
80
88th
They don't put them all in a hotel the way John Wick does but this creates a really neat underworld of thieves that Cary is constantly at odds with. I had an uncle that worked as a grip and was fired during the making of this movie because every time Grace Kelly walked on set he would say, "I'll tell you what I'd like to catch," and I think that mentioning it here tells you more about me than it does him.
Rated 02 Jan 2023
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 17 Aug 2010
70
67th
A light weight but just too charming not to love.
Rated 17 Aug 2010
beedubBeeDub
Rated 02 Aug 2016
88
75th
First of all, this is not a thriller, but rather a very enjoyable romantic comedy/mystery. The central whodunit isn't very strong, but the dialogue, performances, cinematography, and direction are all impeccable. Also, both Grace Kelly and the French Rivera locations are jaw-droppingly gorgeous. A minor classic.
Rated 02 Aug 2016
ytadelYtadel
Rated 09 Jul 2009
8
93rd
An entertaining yarn from fun-mode (or "North by Northwest-mode") Hitchcock. The crime story is predictable and the love story shallow albeit charming, but wall-to-wall gorgeous visuals (cinematography, locations, and women) make it a feast for the eyes and a joy to sit through.
Rated 09 Jul 2009
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 11 Jul 2013
70
53rd
You know exactly who the thief is 30 minutes into this but you stick around for Grace Kelly being STUNNING and maybe Cary Grant will pimp hand someone else.
Rated 11 Jul 2013
rufamRufam
Rated 01 Jan 2012
75
72nd
"To Catch a Thief" isn't one of Hitchcock's most suspenseful films, but it's an engrossing and skillfully made cosmopolitan mystery. It benefits from some gorgeous on-location shoots (visually, it's one of his most polished films), entertaining interplay between the charismatic leads and a well-written script. The pace is sometimes too relaxed through and the script too dialogue-heavy, which distracts from the main plot and limits the suspense. Still, it's a breezily enjoyable endeavour.
Rated 01 Jan 2012
davidjohnsonDavidJohnson
Rated 25 Feb 2012
72
47th
Not Alfred Hithcock's best, but still entertaining to watch. There wasn't a whole lot of suspense, and to be honest I wasn't that interested in the mystery, but there were some fun back and forths between Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. It was worth watching, but it is kind of forgettable. Also there was way to many references to cats.
Rated 25 Feb 2012
ihatemoviesIHateMovies
Rated 13 Nov 2008
90
75th
Hitchcock just gives his two fantastic leads a great batch of dialogue to work with and some fantastic segments (the ball entrance is fantastic, both the car and fireworks romance scenes work well, and the chase is incredibly awesome) to make a fun but not fantastic film for his ouvre.
Rated 13 Nov 2008
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 26 Oct 2010
62
37th
A paint-by-numbers Hitchcock film. While it certainly doesn't lose the Master's trademark wit - having some excellent dialogue - his singular verve is gone. And because it doesn't try anything new, there's nothing at stake, and it doesn't thrill like Hitch's best projects. Still, Grace Kelly.
Rated 26 Oct 2010
goremeatgoremeat
Rated 17 Nov 2011
71
66th
Perfunctory, and disappointingly void of many of the things that make a Hitchcock film a Hitchcock film. But boy, oh boy is Grace Kelly something.
Rated 17 Nov 2011
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 31 Dec 2007
75
73rd
All style and no substance? Close, but not quite. Everything except the story is great.
Rated 31 Dec 2007
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 09 Sep 2012
80
62nd
Absolutely charming! Cary Grant and Grace Kelly are about as attractive as two people can be and the cinematography in water-front France is breathtaking. The story is fine, but merely serves to move us along to an unexceptional climax. I felt more impressed by the dialogue, direction, & music which make for an unforgettable viewing experience. Hitchcock has several better scripts and thrilling mysteries to his credit, but very few had such lush and ornate packaging.
Rated 09 Sep 2012
jodamicojodamico
Rated 15 Mar 2011
78
69th
No one ever had a more fitting name than Grace.
Rated 15 Mar 2011
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 02 Jun 2016
82
85th
A rather good lesser-appreciated Hitchcock which only briefly loses its step. The main star of the film is the fabulous Cote d'Azur setting which sparkles in every scene and feels like a new chapter for Hitch. A series of jewel heists and chases keep the plot ticking along, but this takes a back seat to the dynamic chemistry between Kelly & Grant in a number of magical scenes. Fireworks indeed. A second act pacing lull holds things up, but the identity of the thief is, pleasingly, unguessable.
Rated 02 Jun 2016
cstewart64CStewart64
Rated 16 May 2016
9
29th
W3E1P1S1V1M1A1R0. The "mystery" feels a little forced, since you would have easily suspected the big reveal if you had been given any reason to really care about it along the way. But I was surprised to be so engaged in the story for a movie of this era. Good fun, if not very riveting.
Rated 16 May 2016
twincinematwincinema
Rated 03 Apr 2018
75
64th
Gone are the days where a man could slap a woman at the funeral of her good friend and no one does anything.
Rated 03 Apr 2018
zmoatszmoats
Rated 02 May 2016
82
63rd
The camera pans out from a close-up of Cary Grant's (John Robie) face in the shadows, the color of the night is green, and the tension has not been higher than this moment. There was no better shot in the movie. Hitchcock effectively deceives his audience multiple times through the course of this movie, oh, and he manages to weave a love story inside of that. It was also during this movie that I became a pretty big Grace Kelly fan.
Rated 02 May 2016
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 24 Jun 2011
65
60th
A fun crime caper with Cary Grant doing the best impersonation of the Cuprinol Man I've ever seen. It has a few notable flaws - most obviously the rear projection and the sped-up footage during the driving scenes, but also the terrible English dubbing of the French café owner at the start. The plot is pretty silly, and the ending is signposted a mile off, but it has a lightness of touch that makes it very easy to watch. Hitchcock shoehorns in some great cleavage shots, too, the sly dog.
Rated 24 Jun 2011
chadisdangerchadisdanger
Rated 04 Aug 2013
78
53rd
Minor Hitchcock but a fine diversion. The Riviera is a beautiful setting and the VistaVision photography is stunning, and it's indeed worth seeing for that alone, but the plot is light and the stakes are just too low. It's lacking in suspense for that reason, as even Grant seems only mildly put off about his being framed. The romance between him and Kelly also lacks a certain spark. But the gorgeous setting and a healthy dose of humour make this entertaining viewing.
Rated 04 Aug 2013
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 11 Jul 2012
5
44th
I could watch Cary Grant slap a hoe every day and never get sick of it, so great. Kind of a mixed bag here: decent acting, Grace Kelly looking hot as hell, great cinematography and use of color, really weak story and script. I guess Hitch was right when he said the 3 most important things in a film are the script, the script and the script because it has all the makings of a good movie but it just is unexciting and doesn't offer anything new.
Rated 11 Jul 2012
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 28 May 2009
90
92nd
A fantastic romance/thriller. For once, I actually didn't guess the solution to the mystery, which says a lot for Hitchcock's ability to create suspense. This film also has absolutely fantastic cinematography - I really want to go where the film was shot.
Rated 28 May 2009
cinesexualcinesexual
Rated 22 Jan 2012
85
85th
I could watch Cary Grant doing laundry and be entertained. That said, he's especially, deliciously sarcastic in this Hitchcock film and the banter between his character and Grace Kelly's made me laugh out loud quite a bit. The film's lurid colors and diabolical framing delighted me as well. And that costume ball? Hilarious!
Rated 22 Jan 2012
kevinjosephkevinjoseph
Rated 27 Nov 2010
76
91st
Sure, the plot and story structure are mediocre for Hitchcock, but the striking use of Technicolor in the final act makes this film truly exceptional.
Rated 27 Nov 2010
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 07 Jul 2009
60
39th
Hitchcock in a workmanlike mode, cranking out an agreeable distraction that coasts somewhat on the panoramic views of European splendor, the everlasting charm of Cary Grant, and--perhaps most appealing to Hitchcock himself--the icy allure of Grace Kelly. It's glossy and professional, as is expected from someone whose mastery of the form is widely revered, but it doesn't reverberate. It's there, it passes, you start thinking about how good "Strangers on a Train" is.
Rated 07 Jul 2009
phantomzonePhantomZone
Rated 27 Dec 2008
91
86th
The light touch is given to this film and Grant and Kelly are sizzling in what was a blip in Grant's career. At this stage of his career, Grant was playing it so safe he was down right boring. This film features the classic line of (after they've slept together) "I called the police and told them everything you did tonight" to which Grant replies "Everything? Hmm, I bet the boys down at the precinct enjoyed that!"
Rated 27 Dec 2008
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 15 Oct 2014
3
24th
The overabundance of snappy one-liners is an aggravating experience, the romance is eye-rolling, and it seems to overstay its welcome despite only being 100 minutes. Cary Grant seemed more interested in the French beach boys than any of his female romances, and the "reveal" at the end was fairly underwhelming. Beautiful photography, though...
Rated 15 Oct 2014
nobambanobamba
Rated 29 Apr 2020
70
76th
Hitchcock is technically sound and the film's setting makes up for its lack of a real plot, though to be fair nobody cares about the plot when Grace Kelly is onscreen. Her wardrobe overshadowed everything else. Grant carries the film on his dialogue. Auber makes a nice contrast with Kelly and I wish they spent more time together. Landis did well. Obligatory Grant on woman slap? Fav scene: a bit too much on the nose as far as innuendo goes, but the foreplay before the fireworks was tense.
Rated 29 Apr 2020
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 08 May 2016
75
59th
Some good parts that don't really come together to make a great whole. Severely lacks any of Hitchcock's trademark suspense. But it's still worth a shot for the immense beauty of both the French Riviera and Grace Kelly on display here, and there's still plenty of wit.
Rated 08 May 2016
obdurateObdurate
Rated 22 May 2010
78
59th
I waited anxiously to see who the thief was and it was a little disappointing but I enjoyed the scene that it took place in. A couple things didn't flow as smoothly as it should have but Grant and Kelly gave great performances and like others have said, she, and the scenery are both beautiful.
Rated 22 May 2010
burkayadaligburkayadalig
Rated 27 Oct 2012
73
47th
not one of his best but still enjoyable
Rated 27 Oct 2012
sheldrakeSheldrake
Rated 03 Feb 2014
60
51st
Rewatch. The location scout for this movie definitely did their job much better than the screenwriter. A rather thrill free affair, which is especially damning considering how many adversaries Hitchcock tries to pile on to no avail. Cary Grant's attempts to look French are goofy, and Grace Kelly is completely superfluous-- and rather annoying to boot. A few good moments save it from being a total waste.
Rated 03 Feb 2014
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 12 Jun 2021
75
44th
Pretty far from the best material Hitchcock has had to work with, but who needs good material when you have Grace Kelly and the Riviera in Technicolor.
Rated 12 Jun 2021
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 23 Dec 2019
71
61st
I'm more interested in catching that badass chicken who singlehandedly ran the bad-guys off the road. Cary Grant looks like a leathery old crocodile who could have taught Grace Kelly how to spell in kindergarten
Rated 23 Dec 2019
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
66
28th
I don't like Hitchcock's lighter movies very much. There's almost no suspense in this one. Cary Grant somehow looks much older than he does in NxNW, made 4 years later.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 27 Dec 2009
82
57th
Plays not in the leagues of "Vertigo" or "Rear Window" but definitely worth to watch. The landscape is stunning and Hitchcock captured some nice shots, but the story isn't very interesting. Grace Kelly is a treat for the eyes...in every single second.
Rated 27 Dec 2009
syntheseizurSyntheseizur
Rated 02 May 2016
73
35th
There have probably been worse excuses to watch Cary Grant in a striped sweater and polka dot ascot prance around Europe.
Rated 02 May 2016
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 04 Jun 2011
79
55th
Pretty disappointing as know form the beginning who the right guy is. Nevertheless Grant does his job great and Kelly is beautiful to look at. Another movie where Hitchcock just had fun.
Rated 04 Jun 2011
icarusIcarus
Rated 23 Oct 2007
82
69th
Hitchcock really knew how to make the most of Grace Kelly. Nothing else in this film really matters.
Rated 23 Oct 2007
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 24 Mar 2010
6
70th
Beautiful technicolor and great performances, with a good mystery behind it making for an overall enjoyable experience. I was a bit disappointed though, considering that the 50s were such an incredible decade for Hitchcock.
Rated 24 Mar 2010
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 07 Sep 2010
70
53rd
...it's all because of Kelly's acting, I just can't stand the woman.
Rated 07 Sep 2010
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 16 Feb 2009
95
89th
I recently ranked the Top 10 Hitchcock films of all time...I think I forgot about this one. I'm not sure what I'd replace it with...maybe...Strangers on a Train?
Rated 16 Feb 2009
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 02 Nov 2019
80
62nd
To Catch a Thief was very good. This Hitchcock caper involves Cary Grant going after a copycat thief who is leaving traces that lead to Grant, a reformed thief. As Grant's character gets to the bottom of the situation, he meets an interesting cast of characters from his past and some new ones too. Grace Kelly plays a beautiful debutante from America who is in France with her mother, a rough-spun widower who spends her husbands fortune. The ending was predictable but everything else was great.
Rated 02 Nov 2019
susie_mauvesusie-mauve
Rated 30 Jul 2012
70
26th
This romantic flick has some pretty incredible visuals, with image and colors so sharp that i was flabbergasted. But the plot isn`t all that great, i mean... it`s conceived as a crowdpleaser and nothing inconvenient there, no risks taken. Characters well sketched, frames well calculated, but everything is just so light. It`s a cat`s paw, not the claw.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
evranaevrana
Rated 02 Jul 2020
77
65th
It is a bit quaint and I don't get the appeal of Cary Grant as a male lead, he is downright ugly and not a great actor. On the other hand, Grace Kelly has this timeless beauty and Hitchcock used the opportunities of scenery offered by Cote d'Azur to its maximum. Hell, I live in France for 10 years and this movie for the first time gave me the urge to go to that tourist trap. It also has the funnies Hitchcock cameo.
Rated 02 Jul 2020
cblanco50cblanco50
Rated 11 Mar 2023
100
82nd
Espectacular thriller con la glamourosa pareja protagonista de Cary Grant y Grace Kelly bajo la batuta de Alfred Hichcock.Rodada en la costa azul francesa la cinta tiene todos los elementos que dieron fama al genio del suspense.
Rated 11 Mar 2023
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 14 Nov 2021
84
73rd
Feeling like Hitch's casual throwaway, this is still a splendidly entertaining and witty excuse to bask in the beauty of the French Riviera captured in glorious VistaVision, with Grant and Kelly the perfect stars to bring fireworks to an inconsequential plot; indeed the final act where the crime elements come into focus is almost bland and rote; I want more of the Grant-Kelly sexual tension! Nice support work from Landis, and a hilarious near spit-take from Williams, are the gravy.
Rated 14 Nov 2021
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 28 Mar 2020
75
65th
74.6
Rated 28 Mar 2020
onyedionyedi
Rated 19 Dec 2021
72
56th
Not one of the best of Hitchcock, pretty predictable with little to no suspects. However I have never seen a more beautiful woman in a movie. Grace Kelly is adorable.
Rated 19 Dec 2021
dtiDTI
Rated 07 Jun 2007
74
26th
It starts off slow, and the plot doesn't make for much of a guessing game, but on the whole it's not bad. Cary Grant's tan is ludicrous, though I suppose it's fitting.
Rated 07 Jun 2007
igormacheteigormachete
Rated 18 Feb 2016
97
98th
Grace is gorgeous, visuals are gorgeous, everything in this movie is gorgeous. A feast for the eyes
Rated 18 Feb 2016
sebbysebby
Rated 05 Dec 2012
65
58th
Hitch, Grant, and Kelly: how the hell wasn't this more memorable.
Rated 05 Dec 2012
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 28 Jul 2010
60
44th
Lightweight mystery from the Master. Cary Grant is charming as always, here paired with the beautiful Grace Kelly, the scenery is wonderful, and humour, romance and suspense come together in a well-made cosmopolitan film. It's nothing grand or fascinating, yet remains a good watch.
Rated 28 Jul 2010
dawdlingpoetDawdlingPoet
Rated 06 Oct 2019
70
50th
This was a nice, fun watch, with inevitably a hint of nostalgia about it (it was released in 1955). There are the scenes with women fighting over the male lead character and I suppose it has a hint of a James Bond film about it i.e. 'Casino Royale', although this is decidedly less an action film, more a somewhat light romantic drama. It is a little cliched and not, overall, greatly exciting as such but I enjoyed it and would recommend it to others regardless, yes.
Rated 06 Oct 2019
x_humanx-human
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
81st
A cats game that's more fun than perhaps should be. Grace Kelly steals the show as she temps Grant over more than just diamonds.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 26 Aug 2022
91
83rd
Grace Kelly can step on me anytime.
Rated 26 Aug 2022
elmakebabielmakebabi
Rated 11 Jun 2018
54
28th
Disappointing and boring.
Rated 11 Jun 2018
helfen419helfen419
Rated 08 Dec 2011
72
46th
Predictable
Rated 08 Dec 2011
sam_quentinsam quentin
Rated 29 Sep 2022
78
54th
It was ok
Rated 29 Sep 2022
crankycranky
Rated 11 Apr 2010
87
95th
Really good piece of cinema.
Rated 11 Apr 2010
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 20 Dec 2009
78
35th
Slight, forgettable, but very elegant Hitchcock.
Rated 20 Dec 2009
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 07 Oct 2018
60
26th
Frances Stevens: "So this is where you live? Oh, Mother will love it up here!"
Rated 07 Oct 2018
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
Terrific Hitchcock caper.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 30 Mar 2009
75
12th
pithy review: hitch's chick flick, glossy and sparkly but its overall effect is average....
Rated 30 Mar 2009
timon88Timon88
Rated 09 Apr 2011
61
55th
Chic fun with undeniably appealing leads, but not at all Hitchcock's best.
Rated 09 Apr 2011
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 07 Oct 2019
80
74th
Sumptuously produced, looks fantastic on screen. Grant and Kelly are absolutely captivating.
Rated 07 Oct 2019
turinturin
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
86th
Grace Kelly and Cary Grant in a feature that clearly shows how much James Bond films where inspired by Hitchcock's work
Rated 14 Aug 2007
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 26 May 2016
60
35th
This movie *looks* beautiful, with its sweeping cinematography and its attractive leads, but it feels a lot more insubstantial than most of Hitchcock's work. In the end, it's pretty forgettable, outside of a few memorable shots of the French Riviera.
Rated 26 May 2016
rant1229rant1229
Rated 20 Sep 2013
3
45th
Fun. Classy. Grace Kelly. You know that Hitch was on a roll when this is one of his minor works of the era.
Rated 20 Sep 2013
thesleepwalkthesleepwalk
Rated 29 Dec 2008
90
92nd
Grace Kelly and Cary Grant are great. Great dialogue, fun enough story. The man knew how to make movies!
Rated 29 Dec 2008
sybaritesybarite
Rated 03 Jun 2020
88
93rd
Impeccable. Just a pleasure to watch.
Rated 03 Jun 2020
radumsmnradumsmn
Rated 02 Jul 2017
71
52nd
I have never seen a Cary Grant as tanned as this
Rated 02 Jul 2017
prowlerprowler
Rated 30 Jul 2012
40
37th
awesome to look at, not much of a story though.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
napolenbradynapolenbrady
Rated 01 Mar 2019
88
58th
87.50
Rated 01 Mar 2019
dougiedDougieD
Rated 22 Jan 2012
75
43rd
A decent romantic thriller that is one of Hitchcock's lesser works. Has nice cinematography and good chemistry between Cary Grant and the always charming Grace Kelly. Otherwise it's pretty standard fare.
Rated 22 Jan 2012
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 09 Apr 2014
65
24th
It's pretty but not that charming or suspenseful.
Rated 09 Apr 2014
wayofthegunwayofthegun
Rated 29 Feb 2012
70
40th
Not a great Hitchcock movie, but still entertaining.
Rated 29 Feb 2012
glm01glm01
Rated 18 Sep 2013
85
83rd
84.500
Rated 18 Sep 2013
babaracusbabaracus
Rated 04 Sep 2015
8
70th
jesus christ Grace Kelly
Rated 04 Sep 2015
andreasthauAndreasThau
Rated 14 Oct 2011
65
50th
Undoubtedly charming as hell (or just as Cary Grant), and you can never critisize Hitchcock's taste in women. But apart from that, it give you the feeling that it's too constructed, like, I don't know, the Ocean's films are, or something. But hey, that is typical Alfredo, and it's always acceptable when he never lacks stylistic class.
Rated 14 Oct 2011
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 12 Jun 2014
63
54th
This Cannes/Riviera-based romcom shows Hitchcock's fetichism all over the place -- if he was ignored by his blonde muses in real life, here it's up to Cary Grant to play it hard; Foussard's death scene is one of a kind --, but generally suffers from the lack of good performances by the rest of the cast -- except Cary, of course, with his irony filling almost every sentence. Satisfyingly good-looking -- specially when he discovers that Danielle was the cat.
Rated 12 Jun 2014
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 06 Jul 2009
3
45th
Doesn't have the nail-biting suspense usually expected from Hitchcock, but it's a very well-written and fun adventure anyway. It looks fantastic; the beautiful Riviera setting is a showcase for some great Technicolor photography. Grace Kelly's beauty radiates.
Rated 06 Jul 2009
hulothulot
Rated 05 Mar 2012
60
54th
watched: 2012, 2022
Rated 05 Mar 2012
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
71
39th
not my favorite from Hitchcock
Rated 21 Nov 2016
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 15 Nov 2014
68
63rd
What it lacks in excitement and plot, it more than makes up for in sheer charm and likability. Grant is the very definition of urbane and suave, and Kelly genuinely steals every scene she is in. It's a shame that the entertainingly wry screenplay is married to such an waste of a plotline; never making the most of the promising concept of thief chasing thief. This (derservedly) is minor Hitchcock, but that doesn't mean avoid, and 'To Catch a Theif' still comes recommeded.
Rated 15 Nov 2014
choobinchoobin
Rated 18 Sep 2009
93
73rd
in filmo doos daram. dastane ghashangi dare. baziha kheili khooban makhsoosan 4 naghshe aval, vali man bazie maloose Grace Kelly kheili va jazabiat o shakhsiate Cary Grant kheili bem maze dad! vali behtarin chize in film dialoghaye mahshareshe. entekhabe location ha ham khoob bood be ezafeye oonche man esmesho gozashtam "realisme hitchcocki" va gharar ham nis joz khodam kasi azash chizi befahme :)
Rated 18 Sep 2009
qvtQVT
Rated 08 Jun 2009
90
92nd
Grace Kelly is legendary. Damn. This is an excellent movie. The villian was obvious and one of the hinderances, although Grant knew all along. Some of the best color work I've ever seen done.
Rated 08 Jun 2009
empiremagempiremag
Rated 13 Apr 2009
4
71st
"Lesser Hitch, but still superb entertainment."
Rated 13 Apr 2009
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 18 Dec 2011
30
78th
"Hitchcock and screenwriter John Michael Hayes posited voyeuristic spectacle as the essence of cinema in Rear Window; in To Catch a Thief they validate their thesis with plenty of spectacle to be voyeuristic over." - Fernando F. Croce
Rated 18 Dec 2011
thehynesthehynes
Rated 09 Dec 2013
52
37th
Frightfully dated but has enough going for it to watch to the end. Bleedin' obvious who the cat is though!
Rated 09 Dec 2013
ytmnytmn
Rated 25 May 2012
77
52nd
Well I wasn't expecting such a lightweight (in terms of suspense, mystery, thrill) film from Hitchcock. Too much romantic banter and too little of substantial development. The photography is great though. Grace Kelly is very beautiful but there's something I dislike about her performance here - it feels too affected (maybe deliberately so?). Cary Grant is entertaining as lead actor, but his tan is quite distracting heh.
Rated 25 May 2012
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 15 Jul 2020
74
42nd
This is lighter than a lot of Hitchcock films but it still works. The movie works because of the good performances of Grace Kelly and Cary Grant. One thing that is dated and does not work is the costume that Grant's character wears near the end of the film. Overall I would recommend this film.
Rated 15 Jul 2020
psimpsim
Rated 09 Nov 2022
73
39th
Certainly not one of Hitchcock's best, but still quite fun to watch.
Rated 09 Nov 2022
decanusellisDecanusEllis
Rated 09 Jul 2021
82
81st
Cary Grant: *Slaps a bitch* ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Refuses to elaborate further.
Rated 09 Jul 2021
glmglm
Rated 25 Dec 2010
86
83rd
85.875
Rated 25 Dec 2010
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 27 Apr 2009
74
85th
Good Movie
Rated 27 Apr 2009
doyler29doyler29
Rated 28 Jun 2023
70
42nd
The mystery is actually pretty dreadful. It's difficult to believe that Grant is ever in any real danger of going to jail for a series of crimes that can't be connected to him by any actual evidence. His "M.O." seems to be "stealing jewels and leaving no evidence", which is hardly a decisive signature. Apparently the police believe he'd go out a steal a bunch of jewels and then just sit around the house waiting for them to show up. The idea that he has to go on the run is a real stretch.
Rated 28 Jun 2023
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 06 Aug 2009
68
70th
Contrived like much of Hitchcock's stuff but partly makes up for it in flair, flamboyance and some sharp dialogue. The French Riviera as a backdrop and Grace Kelly don't hurt either.
Rated 06 Aug 2009
ribcageribcage
Rated 18 Sep 2011
64
44th
Lavish, vibrant eye candy of all kinds parade across the screen to distract you from the flimsy mystery plot. It does feature great dialogue such as this snippet: Grant: Innuendo. Kelly: Double entendre, innuendo innuendo. Grant: Innuendo? Kelly: Eye-roll inducing innuendo. Like we get it. Sex. It's all about sex and seriously Kelly looks great but is just an innuendo machine and it's exhausting. Her lines rob her of a personality.
Rated 18 Sep 2011
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 01 Jun 2023
75
57th
This doesn't quite have the edge of normal Hitchcock, but it's a lighter, fluffier piece from him that still has a few thrills, some good romantic comedy, a well executed if a bit predictable mystery, and several great scenes, including the fireworks scene. Grant and Kelly have amazing chemistry. It's probably most similar to North but Northwest, but isn't as good as that one (though that's not much of an insult.) It's maybe Hitchcock's most picturesque film, though.
Rated 01 Jun 2023

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