The Fugitive

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The Fugitive

PG-13

Released Aug 6, 1993

2h 7m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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Wrongfully accused of murdering his wife, Richard Kimble escapes from the law in an attempt to find her killer and clear his name. Pursuing him is a team of U.S. marshals led by Deputy Samuel Gerard, a determined detective who will not rest until Richard is captured. As Richard leads the team through a series of intricate chases, he discovers the secrets behind his wife's death and struggles to expose the killer before it is too late.

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Critics Consensus

Exhilarating and intense, this high-impact chase thriller is a model of taut and efficient formula filmmaking, and it features Harrison Ford at his frantic best.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Directed with surgeon-like precision by Chicago native Andrew Davis

Aug 5, 2023

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

Call something a "real train wreck" and it's considered a put-down. Not in this fast-track, no-stops chase movie with a massive train-wreck scene that's going to have audiences scrambling for cover.

Aug 7, 2019

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Clifford Terry

Chicago Tribune

Working from a tight script by Jeb Stuart and David Twohy, director Andrew Davis has fashioned a crackling, intelligent thriller.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 19, 2014

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Don Shanahan

Film Obsessive

Leave it to a bona fide star like Harrison Ford and an emerging one then in Jones to put together one of the slickest cat and mouse movies of its era.

Jul 5, 2025

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Zaki Hasan

IGN Movies

It’s the rare '90s TV-to-film adaptation that transcended its roots to become a beloved classic in its own right.

Dec 26, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

This contains enough suspenseful set-pieces, clever red herrings, and spectacular stuntwork to satisfy most thriller aficionados. Yet what really makes the movie work are the performances by the two leads.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 25, 2023

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Ben W

Truly such an unexpected surprise! I was not expecting to enjoy this film this much! I’m so glad I finally saw this classic movie! IN THE THEATER! Loved it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Nashville I.

An excellent mystery that does not get remembered nearly enough in the millenium. This was a true story!! Ford and Jones are very charismatic and addict you to their charge toward one another. The movie balances very well the central murder mystery while neatly employing 2 other central characters to muddy the water.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/17/25

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Iva E.

Super fun! Satisfying ending, an overall enjoyable watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/15/25

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Ricardo B

Ancorado pelas fortíssimas presenças de Harrison Ford e Tommy Lee Jones, que compartilham de uma incendiária relação ente protagonista e vilão, respectivamente, esse é um eletrizante e intenso jogo de gato e rato, com uma interessante reviravolta no final. "O Fugitivo" é uma ótima combinação entre ação, suspense e escrita inteligente.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/06/25

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Alejandro E

Even without knowing the series that inspired it, the film has enough to hold the viewer's attention, which is more than welcome. To watch with a big bag of popcorn.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Jim S

This movie is miles above the trash made today. That there are current movies in the 90% range that don’t hold a candle to this film shows how bad modem generations are at understanding what makes a great film. I am ashamed to be a human with this at 89%.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Synopsis

Wrongfully accused of murdering his wife, Richard Kimble escapes from the law in an attempt to find her killer and clear his name. Pursuing him is a team of U.S. marshals led by Deputy Samuel Gerard, a determined detective who will not rest until Richard is captured. As Richard leads the team through a series of intricate chases, he discovers the secrets behind his wife's death and struggles to expose the killer before it is too late.

Director: Andrew Davis
Producer: Arnold Kopelson
Screenwriter: Jeb Stuart, David Twohy
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Brothers
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 6, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 8, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $183.8M
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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