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Three Fugitives

1989·Movie·PG-13·96 min·6.6(327)

They rob banks. She steals hearts.

On his first day after being released from jail for 14 armed bank robberies, Lucas finds himself caught up in someone else's robbery. Perry has decided to hold up the local bank to raise money so that he can keep his daughter, Meg, and get her the treatment she needs. Dugan, a detective, assumes Lucas helped plan the robbery, and hence Lucas, Perry and Meg become three fugitives.

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About Three Fugitives

Three Fugitives is a 1989 English-language comedy and crime film directed by Francis Veber. The cast is led by Nick Nolte, Martin Short, Sarah Rowland Doroff. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Three Fugitives was produced by Silver Screen Partners IV and Touchstone Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 27, 1989, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $41 million worldwide.

Director
Francis Veber
Writers
Francis Veber
Release date
January 27, 1989
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$41 million
Production
Silver Screen Partners IV, Touchstone Pictures
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Three Fugitives cast & crew

Three Fugitives was directed by Francis Veber and written by Francis Veber.

The cast features Nick Nolte as Lucas, Martin Short as Ned Perry, Sarah Rowland Doroff as Meg Perry, James Earl Jones as Dugan, Alan Ruck as Tener, and Kenneth McMillan as Horvath.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by David McHugh, cinematography is by Haskell Wexler, and it was produced by Lauren Shuler Donner and Francis Veber.

Is Three Fugitives worth watching?

Three Fugitives holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 327 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and crime, Three Fugitives is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Three Fugitives

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Cast of Three Fugitives

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Lucas

Martin Short

Martin Short

Ned Perry

Sarah Rowland Doroff

Sarah Rowland Doroff

Meg Perry

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Dugan

Alan Ruck

Alan Ruck

Tener

Kenneth McMillan

Kenneth McMillan

Horvath

David Arnott

David Arnott

Bank Teller

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

Charlie

Lee Garlington

Lee Garlington

Woman Cop

Sy Richardson

Sy Richardson

Tucker

Rocky Giordani

Rocky Giordani

Bowles

Rick Hall

Rick Hall

Dog Handler

Three Fugitives — FAQs

Where can I watch Three Fugitives in United States?

Three Fugitives 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 Three Fugitives in?

Three Fugitives is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Three Fugitives?

Three Fugitives runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).

What is Three Fugitives rated?

Three Fugitives is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 327 ratings.

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