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 (Harrison Ford) 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 (Tommy Lee Jones), 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

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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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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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

The definition of a satisfying Hollywood action drama.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 14, 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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Gorptholemew T

🍅 8.4/10 I love how he wore green on St. Patrick’s Day he ain’t getting pinched. Consistently, entertaining thriller with great performance by Harrison Ford. It’s smart and it’s engaging. Also, I didn’t know that they dyed the water green in Chicago, how come I never heard of this?

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Jay W

"The Fugitive" is always a delight to watch. Whenever it is on TV, the channel surfing stops, and I watch through to the end. It is the best example of suspense in a film that isn't directed by Hitchcock. It is absolutely the best movie based on a TV Series, it elevates its source material and is now the definitive thing people think of when they think "Fugitive". Harrison Ford puts in a great performance as always. And Tommy Lee Jones puts in a career defining, Oscar winning role as Sam Gerard. The movie has one of the all-time best hooks to get the audience's attention to begin the movie. The movie starts out good and just keeps going. This is an absolute must watch for any fan of action, suspense or just good story telling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Grace H

Harrison Ford is a classic movie star. He never misses

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Ethan H

Man runs away, gets found, escapes, and runs away again. Several times. Despite the action, I found myself nearly falling asleep from how repetitive this movie's plot is. Next to no dialogue of any substance.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/20/24

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Fabrícia F

Uma fuga alucinante protagonizada por Harrison Ford, um homem desesperado em busca de respostas para provar a inocência de um crime que não cometeu. Vale a pena conferir.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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Synopsis

Wrongfully accused of murdering his wife, Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford) 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 (Tommy Lee Jones), 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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