

Three Fugitives
“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.
Where to watch Three Fugitives in United States
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Where is Three Fugitives streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
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
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
Lucas

Martin Short
Ned Perry

Sarah Rowland Doroff
Meg Perry

James Earl Jones
Dugan

Alan Ruck
Tener

Kenneth McMillan
Horvath

David Arnott
Bank Teller

Bruce McGill
Charlie

Lee Garlington
Woman Cop

Sy Richardson
Tucker

Rocky Giordani
Bowles

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.











