The Happy Thieves (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1961, The Happy Thieves is a comedy and crime film directed by George Marshall, running about 88 minutes. “Rita and Rex Steal The Picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A suave art thief romances a wealthy duchess, only to enable him to steal a priceless painting from her collection. Complications ensue.
Who’s in it. The Happy Thieves stars Rita Hayworth as Eve Lewis, Rex Harrison as Jimmy Bourne, Joseph Wiseman as Jean Marie Calbert and Alida Valli as Duchess Blanca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Happy Thieves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Happy Thieves page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Happy Thieves tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Happy Thieves (1961)?
- In US, The Happy Thieves is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Happy Thieves worth watching?
- The Happy Thieves holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Happy Thieves?
- The Happy Thieves stars Rita Hayworth, Rex Harrison, Joseph Wiseman, Alida Valli and Grégoire Aslan.