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The Fugitive

Play trailer Poster for The Fugitive PG-13 Released Aug 6, 1993 2h 7m Action Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Josh Larsen LarsenOnFilm The definition of a satisfying Hollywood action drama. Rated: 3/4 Aug 14, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review Anderson A Atuações muito boas do Harrisson Ford e lee, tem um plot excelente, o filme no geral segue os clichês de gato e rato dos anos 80-90 mas é bem dirigido e o começo nos instiga muito. 8.0 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/28/25 Full Review Daniel B Sin duda un clásico indiscutible, “El Fugitivo” mínimo desde mi percepción es todo lo que una película de Suspenso/Acción debe ser; la exposición del conflicto en sus 2 horas de duración te mantiene al borde del asiento, no tiene ni un solo momento que se sienta de relleno o que esté ahí para bajar la intensidad. Es impresionante la cantidad de escenas memorables que tiene esta película y que han sido referenciadas millones de veces, la escena del tren, la escena de la presa, la escena de la comisaría, la escena del desfile, la escena del hotel, etc, etc. Hasta apostaría que una obra maestra del cine cómo Heat tiene una clara inspiración en esta película, y prácticamente cualquier cinta de policía vs ladrón posterior de 1993 de una forma u otra le rinde homenaje. Yo creo que ya no hay nada que no se ha dicho de la dupla de Harrison Ford y Tommy Lee Jones, para mi siempre es un privilegio cuando 2 leyendas del cine se antagonizan en un largometraje, y eta película se volvió un ejemplo más de esa lista, ambos crean un suspense asfixiante espectacular, a pesar de ser la fuerza opositora de nuestro protagonista, es imposible odiar a Gerard, cada escena de el intentado encontrar a Richard es un deleite, al igual que cada escena de Richard en recolectar pistas para probar su inocencia. Tal vez esta película no tenga un subtexto muy profundo, o tal vez la trama no baja la intensidad para que conozcamos más a estos personajes fuera del incidente incitador, pero santo cielo, no lo necesita, cada escena de acción o de exposición del conflicto principal es oro, y cada una está tan bien estructurada que este único conflicto nunca termina ni por asomo de ser pesado o reiterativo, cada maldita escena aporta al guion, no hay ni una escena de acción gratuita que no aporte a la resolución del conflicto, cada diálogo o hasta objeto de alguna forma u otra termina repercutiendo, y todos los fans de películas de acción sabemos lo increíblemente difícil de ello. En verdad adoro cuando una película me recuerda porque amo ver películas, y El Fugitivo me terminó por cautivar con su increíble fotografía, sus imponentes escenarios, el compromiso de sus estelares y sobre todo un guion tan, pero tan pulido para convertirse en un clásico. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/26/25 Full Review James P I'd go as far as to say this is Harrison Ford's finest performance and arguably his best film. The 90's was a good decade for action crime thrillers and The Fugitive is a masterpiece. Tommy Lee Jones rightfully earned his Best Supporting Actor Academy & Golden Globe awards. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/13/25 Full Review Ryan N I remember seeing in the theaters back in 1993 with my grandmother (who was a huge fan of the TV series). She told me a little bit about the TV show and I really enjoyed it! The main reason I wanted to see this movie was Harrison Ford (huge fan since I was 4 yrs and A New Hope)!!! This movie is awesome!!! Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones were perfect! Tommy Lee Jones shines in this movie!! The twist was great of the killer!!! Andrew Davis did a perfect job on this movie. I hoped it should have won Best Picture, but Schnilder's List won (and well deserved!) I loved the story and the "cat and mouse" scenario! The bus and train scene was sooo cool for the VFX for back then. If you love a great story and action, humor, and great drama then watch this flick! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/01/25 Full Review john h If there is one film that should be considered the definition of an action-packed, adrenaline classic thriller then it would be the 1993 Andrew Davis film based on the same name of the 1960s television series The Fugitive. Harrison Ford is an intelligent, wrongfully accused fugitive who brings back the stylistic non-stop action of Indiana Jones to the 90s. The Fugitive is an overall promising, certified piece of cinema that defines the thriller genre and remains an instant "Top 5 Thrillers List". Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/01/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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