Three Fugitives

PG-13

1989

1 hr. 36 min.

Comedy

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14%

14 Reviews

Tomatometer

50%

5,000+ Ratings

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Lucas (Nick Nolte) is a former bank robber who, after prison time, has given up his unlawful ways. One day, inexperienced criminal Ned Perry (Martin Short) holds up the bank Lucas is visiting. Ned is in desperate need of money; his wife died several years earlier, and his mute daughter, Meg (Sarah Rowland Doroff), requires specialized education. Ned holds Lucas hostage. But, when a detective (Alan Ruck) mistakenly thinks Lucas is in on the job, things take an unexpected turn.

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Bryan B

Well I loved it despite the luckwarm reviews on here. It's dumb and it's fun. Martin Short does what he does best - act stupid. lol. A few lighthearted dramatic moments too involving his mute daughter in the movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/14/23

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Jack t

Three Fugitives is a funny film with funny moments starring Nick Nolte and Martin Short.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/18/23

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Lee G

Doesn't deserve the negative reception by critics. Loved the movie as a kid and still do as an adult. Funny and heartwarming

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/25/23

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Dale F

I went back and watched..Martin Short is really a funny man...Still enjoyed this movie since the last time I saw it as a kid

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/25/22

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Stephen C

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 36 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/28/22

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john m

This movie goes absolutely nowhere. Supposed to be a stupid comedy but turns into a weird, sentimental film with characters you couldn't care less for. A couple laughs from Martin Short's facial expressions and slapstick stuff but man, what a waste of talent.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Francis Veber

Director

Nick Nolte

Lucas

Martin Short

Ned Perry

Sarah Rowland Doroff

Meg Perry

James Earl Jones

Dugan

Alan Ruck

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Nell Minow

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Rated: 2/5

Jul 8, 2004

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Brian Costello

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Violence and profanity in unfunny, dated '80s comedy.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 25, 2014

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Caffeinated Clint

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Sweet, Silly and Satisfying..

Rated: 3/5

Sep 5, 2008

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David Nusair

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...an irredeemably uneven piece of work...

Rated: 2/4

Mar 8, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 1/5

Jul 6, 2005

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Ryan Cracknell

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Rated: 2/5

Aug 4, 2003

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Synopsis

Lucas (Nick Nolte) is a former bank robber who, after prison time, has given up his unlawful ways. One day, inexperienced criminal Ned Perry (Martin Short) holds up the bank Lucas is visiting. Ned is in desperate need of money; his wife died several years earlier, and his mute daughter, Meg (Sarah Rowland Doroff), requires specialized education. Ned holds Lucas hostage. But, when a detective (Alan Ruck) mistakenly thinks Lucas is in on the job, things take an unexpected turn.

Director: Francis Veber
Screenwriter: Francis Veber
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $40.0M
Sound Mix: Surround

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