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The Fugitive

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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 08/05/2023
Directed with surgeon-like precision by Chicago native Andrew Davis Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Film Obsessive Jul 5
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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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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! See more Meri S. @mschroeder 1d Decent movie. Amazed Julianne Moore gets top billing. She’s barely in the movie. See more Horror fan 4 @Horrorfan4life Jan 11 One of the greatest movies of the 1990's. Ford and Jones lead an all star cast. This is my favorite Tommy Lee Jones performance. Tim Treakle See more Siemen R Jan 5 Unapologetically ridiculously entertaining! See more Robert D Nov 22 Great movie!!! Harrison Ford is awesome in it!!! See more Rohan H Oct 31 The Fugitive (1993) is one of the most gripping and well-crafted action thrillers of its era — a rare film that combines relentless tension, emotional depth, and masterful storytelling. Directed by Andrew Davis and based on the 1960s television series, it delivers nonstop excitement while remaining grounded in humanity and moral conviction. Harrison Ford gives one of his most compelling performances as Dr. Richard Kimble, a respected Chicago surgeon wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife. After escaping a spectacular prison transport crash, Kimble sets out on a desperate quest to find the real killer while evading capture by relentless U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard, played brilliantly by Tommy Lee Jones. Ford brings quiet strength and vulnerability to Kimble, portraying him as a man driven not by vengeance but by justice and truth. His performance makes the audience care deeply about his journey, transforming what could have been a simple chase story into an emotional fight for redemption. Tommy Lee Jones, meanwhile, steals nearly every scene he’s in. As Gerard, he’s sharp, commanding, and surprisingly humorous, balancing professionalism with charisma. His portrayal earned him a well-deserved Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Andrew Davis’s direction is superb, combining fast-paced action with rich character development. The film’s pacing is immaculate — every scene feels purposeful, from the breathtaking train crash to the tense foot chases through Chicago’s streets and tunnels. The cinematography captures both the scale of the manhunt and the intimacy of Kimble’s struggle, while James Newton Howard’s stirring score enhances the suspense beautifully. What truly elevates The Fugitive is its intelligence. The screenplay never underestimates the audience, weaving a complex mystery through the action without sacrificing clarity or credibility. It’s a film about perseverance, morality, and the pursuit of truth against impossible odds — a story that feels both epic and deeply personal. See more Read all reviews
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Andrew Davis

Director

Harrison Ford

Dr. Richard Kimble

Tommy Lee Jones

Samuel Gerard

Sela Ward

Helen Kimble

Julianne Moore

Dr. Anne Eastman

Joe Pantoliano

Cosmo Renfro

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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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