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Three Fugitives

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Three Fugitives

PG-13

1989

1h 36m

Comedy

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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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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: 2/5

Jul 8, 2004

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

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

Rated: 2/5

Nov 25, 2014

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Caffeinated Clint

Moviehole

Sweet, Silly and Satisfying..

Rated: 3/5

Sep 5, 2008

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

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

Rated: 2/4

Mar 8, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 1/5

Jul 6, 2005

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Ryan Cracknell

Movie Views

Rated: 2/5

Aug 4, 2003

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Kelly J

My all time fave movie. The scenes in this will have you crying in laughter. Always cheers me up. They don’t make comedy’s like this anymore. It’s a pity it not that well known and the negative comments in here it’s a shame. Love it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/25

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Debra L

I loved it!! Loved the humor and the touching ending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/08/24

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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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Audience Member

Most critics don't like this one, but they are all wrong. Martin Short is brilliant in this film and teaming him up with Nick Nolte was genius. Their acting is perfect and the charisma is classic straight man vs dope. If the language wasn't so bad, I'd give it more stars. It would have been a family classic without that one flaw.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Francis Veber

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Lucas

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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
Producer: Lauren Shuler Donner
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
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Surround

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