The Fugitive (1910): cast, story & where to watch
1910 · Film · ★ 4.7

Released in 1910, The Fugitive is a drama and war film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. Two Johns, a Confederate and an Union soldier, leave their families to go to the front. After a skirmish they end up separated from their respective sides, the Union soldier shoots the Confederate, but he has to escape and look for refuge in the house of his enemy.
Who’s in it. The Fugitive stars Kate Bruce as Confederate mother, Edward Dillon as John, Confederate son, Clara T. Bracy as Union mother and Edwin August as John, Union son, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Fugitive has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fugitive page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fugitive tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fugitive (1910)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fugitive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fugitive worth watching?
- The Fugitive holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fugitive?
- The Fugitive stars Kate Bruce, Edward Dillon, Clara T. Bracy, Edwin August and Dorothy West.
- When was The Fugitive released?
- The Fugitive was released in 1910, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.