

The Fugitive Kind
“With a guitar and a snake skin jacket he drifted out of the rain...and into the lives of these two women...”
Val Xavier, a drifter of obscure origins, arrives at a small town and gets a job in a store run by Lady Torrence. Her husband, Jabe M. Torrance, is dying of cancer. Val is pursued by Carol Cutere, the enigmatic local tramp-of-good-family.
Where to watch The Fugitive Kind in United States
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Where is The Fugitive Kind streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Fugitive Kind
The Fugitive Kind is a 1960 English-language romance and drama film directed by Sidney Lumet. The cast is led by Marlon Brando, Anna Magnani, Joanne Woodward. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.
The Fugitive Kind was produced by Pennebaker Productions and United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on April 14, 1960, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers
- Tennessee Williams, Meade Roberts
- Release date
- April 14, 1960
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Pennebaker Productions, United Artists
The Fugitive Kind cast & crew
The Fugitive Kind was directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Tennessee Williams and Meade Roberts.
The cast features Marlon Brando as Valentine 'Snakeskin' Xavier, Anna Magnani as Lady Torrance, Joanne Woodward as Carol Cutrere, Victor Jory as Jabe Torrance, Maureen Stapleton as Vee Talbot, and R.G. Armstrong as Sheriff Jordan Talbott.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kenyon Hopkins, cinematography is by Boris Kaufman, and it was produced by Richard Shepherd and Martin Jurow.
Is The Fugitive Kind worth watching?
The Fugitive Kind holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 117 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, The Fugitive Kind is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Fugitive Kind
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Cast of The Fugitive Kind

Marlon Brando
Valentine 'Snakeskin' Xavier

Anna Magnani
Lady Torrance

Joanne Woodward
Carol Cutrere

Victor Jory
Jabe Torrance

Maureen Stapleton
Vee Talbot

R.G. Armstrong
Sheriff Jordan Talbott

Emory Richardson
Uncle Pleasant, the Conjure Man

Madame Spivy
Ruby Lightfoot

Sally Gracie
Dolly Hamma

Lucille Benson
Beulah Binnings

John Baragrey
David Cutrere
Virgilia Chew
Nurse Porter
The Fugitive Kind — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fugitive Kind in United States?
The Fugitive Kind is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Fugitive Kind on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Fugitive Kind is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Fugitive Kind in?
The Fugitive Kind is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fugitive Kind?
The Fugitive Kind runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is The Fugitive Kind rated?
The Fugitive Kind is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 117 ratings.











