Where can I watch To Catch A Thief (1991)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Catch A Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is To Catch A Thief worth watching?

To Catch A Thief holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in To Catch A Thief?

To Catch A Thief stars Tony Leung Ka-fai, Carol Cheng, Cheng Pak-Lam, Ng Man-tat and Do Siu-Chun.

When was To Catch A Thief released?

To Catch A Thief was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.

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To Catch A Thief (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1991, To Catch A Thief is a comedy film directed by Andy Chin, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. Developer Ms. Cheung (Carol 'Do Do' Cheng) yearns for a quieter life in Hong Kong and moves to the countryside, getting herself caught in a showdown between a gang of jewel thieves and two police officers along the way. While Ms. Cheung survives the ordeal, the thieves' injured getaway driver (Siu-Chun To) sneaks into Cheung's moving van and escapes to the countryside, into Cheung's new home. As Cheung settles down into her new environment, she befriends Pak-Lam (Pak Lam Cheng), a skillful and inquisitive little boy who lives in the village. While Pak-Lam helps Cheung tend to her house, he encounters the injured thief. After a brief exchange, Pak-Lam realizes the thief has a harmless and non-aggressive attitude and decides to shelter him in his secret makeshift hideout, not knowing his new friend has in his possession a bag of stolen jewels, in which both the police and the gangsters are searching for.

Who’s in it. To Catch A Thief stars Tony Leung Ka-fai as Inspector So, Carol Cheng as Ching, Cheng Pak-Lam as Berlin and Ng Man-tat as Uncle Tat, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, To Catch A Thief has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch To Catch A Thief (1991)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Catch A Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is To Catch A Thief worth watching?: To Catch A Thief holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in To Catch A Thief?: To Catch A Thief stars Tony Leung Ka-fai, Carol Cheng, Cheng Pak-Lam, Ng Man-tat and Do Siu-Chun.
When was To Catch A Thief released?: To Catch A Thief was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.