The Sugarland Express (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1974, The Sugarland Express is a drama and crime film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 110 minutes. “Every cop in the state was after her. Everybody else was behind her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Sugarland Express stars Goldie Hawn as Lou Jean Poplin, Ben Johnson as Captain Harlin Tanner, Michael Sacks as Patrolman Maxwell Slide and William Atherton as Clovis Michael Poplin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Sugarland Express has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sugarland Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sugarland Express tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sugarland Express (1974)?
- In US, The Sugarland Express is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sugarland Express worth watching?
- The Sugarland Express holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sugarland Express?
- The Sugarland Express stars Goldie Hawn, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks, William Atherton and Gregory Walcott.
- When was The Sugarland Express released?
- The Sugarland Express was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.