The Fugitive

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The Fugitive

PG-13

1993

2h 10m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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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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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

08/05/2023

Directed with surgeon-like precision by Chicago native Andrew Davis

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

08/07/2019

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.

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Clifford Terry

Chicago Tribune

08/19/2014

3.5/4

Working from a tight script by Jeb Stuart and David Twohy, director Andrew Davis has fashioned a crackling, intelligent thriller.

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Don Shanahan

Film Obsessive

07/05/2025

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.

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Zaki Hasan

IGN Movies

12/26/2023

It’s the rare '90s TV-to-film adaptation that transcended its roots to become a beloved classic in its own right.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

11/25/2023

3.5/4

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.

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Ben W

03/17/2024

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!

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Avery M

@RT13764138 Jul 17

The Fugitive is one of the greatest action-thrillers ever made. Harrison Ford delivers a compelling performance as Dr. Richard Kimble, a man wrongly convicted of murdering his wife who escapes custody to prove his innocence while being relentlessly pursued by U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard, played brilliantly by Tommy Lee Jones.

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Mina K

@vitaminq Jul 12

I think Harrison Ford should have gotten more awards. How he acts makes his characters more realistic.

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Harrison C

@QwopEX Jun 28

Creative writing and a great cast keep the story very intriguing.

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Wyatt C.

@timewizard12 Jun 26

This movie is one of the most action packed movies ever. Its action is not overly violent, but is just right enough for you to watch while not feeling disturbed. The movie is elevated by amazing performances from Tomy Lee Jones and Harrison Ford. This movies character story is amazing. This is memorable for how the movie balances high stack action with memorable suspicion, because the whole movie your trying to unveil what really happens to an amazing character. 10/10

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Cork B

@RT87142816 Jun 26

Very solid thriller. Ford is framed for the murder of his wife, has to escape and find the real killer while being pursued by US Marshalls led by Tommy Lee Jones. Movie starts out strong and keeps pace until the ending, where things kinda fall apart into... I am not sure what the ending is supposed to be. Anyway, the only other ding I have is how Ford keeps getting away if Jones is so smart and ruthless?

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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 10m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)