Charade (1963) is a stylish blend of romance, mystery, and suspense set against the backdrop of Paris. Regina Lampert (Audrey Hepburn) discovers her husband has been murdered and is pursued by dangerous men who believe she has access to his hidden fortune. She encounters the charming and enigmatic Peter Joshua (Cary Grant), whose motives seem unclear as she navigates the secrets, betrayals, and unexpected twists surrounding her husband’s past. Directed by Stanley Donen, Charade combines wit and tension with its glamorous leads and is often called “the best Hitchcock film that Hitchcock never made.”
