The Fugitive (1993)
A wrongfully convicted surgeon. A relentless marshal. One of the greatest chase thrillers ever made.
The Fugitive - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Fugitive
- Release Year: 1993
- Directed by: Andrew Davis
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Drama
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 11m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 6, 1993 (Canada), August 6, 1993 (United States - PG-13), September 24, 1993 (United Kingdom - 12), September 16, 1993 (Germany - 16), September 1, 1993 (France - 12), August 6, 1993 (New Zealand - M), September 24, 1993 (Australia - M), September 10, 1993 (Brazil - 14), September 9, 1993 (Italy), September 24, 1993 (Spain - 12), September 11, 1993 (South Korea - 15), November 12, 1994 (China)
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Fugitive - Plot
Wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to death, Richard Kimble escapes from the law in an attempt to find the real killer and clear his name.
The Fugitive - Trailer
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A murdered wife. A one-armed man. An obsessed detective. The chase begins.
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The Fugitive - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Andrew Davis
Main Cast
- Harrison Ford
- Tommy Lee Jones
- Joe Pantoliano
- Jeroen Krabbé
- Daniel Roebuck
- L. Scott Caldwell
- Tom Wood
- Ron Dean
- Joseph F. Kosala
- Andreas Katsulas
Writers
- Jeb Stuart
- David Twohy
Producers
- Arnold Kopelson
The Fugitive - FAQs
Where can you stream The Fugitive (1993)?
The Fugitive is available to stream on AMC+ via Amazon Channel. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Availability may vary by region.
Is The Fugitive based on a true story?
The Fugitive is not based on a true story, but it is adapted from the classic 1960s television series of the same name created by Roy Huggins. The series itself was loosely inspired by the real-life case of Sam Sheppard, a doctor convicted of murdering his wife.
Who are the main actors in The Fugitive?
The Fugitive stars Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Kimble and Tommy Lee Jones as U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard. The supporting cast includes Joe Pantoliano, Jeroen Krabbé, Andreas Katsulas, Sela Ward, Julianne Moore, and Daniel Roebuck.
Did The Fugitive win any major awards?
Yes. Tommy Lee Jones won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Marshal Gerard. The film received seven Oscar nominations in total, including Best Picture. It was one of the most acclaimed and commercially successful films of 1993.
What is The Fugitive about?
The Fugitive follows Dr. Richard Kimble, wrongfully convicted of his wife's murder, who escapes custody and races to expose the real killer — a one-armed man — while being relentlessly pursued by determined U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard across Chicago.
How long is The Fugitive?
The Fugitive has a runtime of 131 minutes, approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes. It was released in the United States on August 6, 1993, with a PG-13 rating from the MPAA.
Who directed The Fugitive?
The Fugitive was directed by Andrew Davis, known for his taut, kinetic approach to action filmmaking. Davis brought a grounded, Chicago-set realism to the film that distinguished it from typical Hollywood blockbusters of the era.
What is the ending of The Fugitive explained?
At the film's conclusion, Dr. Kimble exposes his colleague Dr. Charles Nichols as the true mastermind behind his wife's murder, tied to a pharmaceutical conspiracy. After a rooftop confrontation, Kimble is exonerated. Marshal Gerard, convinced of his innocence, personally uncuffs him.
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