The Chase (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1994, The Chase is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Adam Rifkin, running about 89 minutes. “Getting there is twice the fun.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack Hammond is sentenced to life in prison, but manages to escape. To get away from the police he takes a girl as hostage and drives off in her car. The girl happens to be the only daughter of one of the richest men in the state. In a while the car chase is being broadcast live on every TV-channel.
Who’s in it. The Chase stars Charlie Sheen as Jackson Hammond, Kristy Swanson as Natalie Voss, Henry Rollins as Officer Dobbs (lead chase car driver) and Rocky Carroll as Byron Wilder (Channel 8 traffic reporter), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Chase has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chase page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chase tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chase (1994)?
- In AU, The Chase is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chase worth watching?
- The Chase holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chase?
- The Chase stars Charlie Sheen, Kristy Swanson, Henry Rollins, Rocky Carroll and Ray Wise.
- When was The Chase released?
- The Chase was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.