On the Lam (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1971, On the Lam is a drama and crime film directed by Michel Mitrani, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A young couple of burglars, waiting for trial, marry in jail. Annick writes down her observations of the women's ward. When she hears that her lover must serve a twice as long prison sentence, she plans their escape.
Who’s in it. On the Lam stars Juliet Berto as Annick Damien, Jean-Claude Bouillon as Lucien Lalouette, Catherine Rouvel as Mona and Geneviève Page as Evremont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, On the Lam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Lam page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Lam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Lam (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On the Lam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On the Lam worth watching?
- On the Lam holds an audience score of 5.8 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 On the Lam?
- On the Lam stars Juliet Berto, Jean-Claude Bouillon, Catherine Rouvel, Geneviève Page and Olga Georges-Picot.
- When was On the Lam released?
- On the Lam was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.