The Sugarland Express
“A girl with a great following. Every cop in the state was after her. Everybody else was behind her.”
Married small-time crooks Lou-Jean and Clovis Poplin lose their baby to the state of Texas and resolve to do whatever it takes to get him back. Lou-Jean gets Clovis out of jail, and the two steal their son from his foster home, in addition to taking a highway patrolman hostage. As a massive dragnet starts to pursue them across Texas, the couple become unlikely folk heroes and even start to bond with the captive policeman.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
About The Sugarland Express
The Sugarland Express is a 1974 English-language crime and drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. The cast is led by Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, Ben Johnson. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Sugarland Express was produced by Universal Pictures and The Zanuck/Brown Company and made in United States of America. It was released on March 31, 1974, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Writers
- Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins, Steven Spielberg
- Release date
- March 31, 1974
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $13 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company
The Sugarland Express cast & crew
The Sugarland Express was directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins, and Steven Spielberg.
The cast features Goldie Hawn as Lou Jean Poplin, William Atherton as Clovis Poplin, Ben Johnson as Captain Tanner, Michael Sacks as Slide, Gregory Walcott as Mashburn, and Steve Kanaly as Jessup.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Vilmos Zsigmond, and it was produced by David Brown and Richard D. Zanuck.
Is The Sugarland Express worth watching?
The Sugarland Express holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 467 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, The Sugarland Express is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Sugarland Express
The Sugarland Express isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Sugarland Express
Goldie Hawn
Lou Jean Poplin
William Atherton
Clovis Poplin
Ben Johnson
Captain Tanner
Michael Sacks
Slide
Gregory Walcott
Mashburn
Steve Kanaly
Jessup
Louise Latham
Mrs. Looby
Harrison Zanuck
Baby Langston
A.L. Camp
Mr. Nocker
Jessie Lee Fulton
Mrs. Nocker
Dean Smith
Russ Berry
Ted Grossman
Dietz
The Sugarland Express — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Sugarland Express in United States?
The Sugarland Express is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Sugarland Express in?
The Sugarland Express is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is The Sugarland Express rated?
The Sugarland Express is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 467 ratings.
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