

The Fugitives
Coming out from jail, Lucas has decided to change his life and behave like a good citizen. But when he is taken hostage in a bank by a hare-brained robber, no cops can believe he is not part of the action.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, maxdome Store, Freenet meinVOD |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | — |
About The Fugitives
The Fugitives is a 1986 French-language comedy film directed by Francis Veber. The cast is led by Pierre Richard, Gérard Depardieu, Jean Carmet. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 400 ratings.
The Fugitives was produced by Fideline Films, DD Productions, and EFVE and made in France. It was released on December 17, 1986.
- Director
- Francis Veber
- Writers
- Francis Veber
- Release date
- December 17, 1986
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Fideline Films, DD Productions, EFVE
The Fugitives cast & crew
The Fugitives was directed by Francis Veber and written by Francis Veber.
The cast features Pierre Richard as François Pignon, Gérard Depardieu as Jean Lucas, Jean Carmet as Docteur Martin, vétérinaire, Maurice Barrier as Superintendent Duroc, Jean Benguigui as Labib, chef de bar, and Roland Blanche as Idriss, l'homme de main de Labib.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vladimir Cosma and cinematography is by Luciano Tovoli.
Is The Fugitives worth watching?
The Fugitives holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 435 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Fugitives is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Fugitives

Pierre Richard
François Pignon

Gérard Depardieu
Jean Lucas

Jean Carmet
Docteur Martin, vétérinaire

Maurice Barrier
Superintendent Duroc

Jean Benguigui
Labib, chef de bar

Roland Blanche
Idriss, l'homme de main de Labib

Anaïs Bret
Jeanne

Philippe Lelièvre
Adjoint de Duroc

Yveline Ailhaud
Femme-flic

Didier Pain
Maître-chien

Eric Averlant
le barman du café du rond-point

Stéphane Boucher
Policier dans la camionnette
The Fugitives — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fugitives in United States?
The Fugitives is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Fugitives in?
The Fugitives is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fugitives?
The Fugitives runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is The Fugitives rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 435 ratings.











