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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 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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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 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 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 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 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 Full Review Iva E. Super fun! Satisfying ending, an overall enjoyable watch. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/15/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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