The Fugitive (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1993, The Fugitive is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Andrew Davis, running about 131 minutes. “A murdered wife. A one-armed man. An obsessed detective. The chase begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to death, Richard Kimble escapes from the law in an attempt to find the real killer and clear his name.
Who’s in it. The Fugitive stars Harrison Ford as Richard Kimble, Tommy Lee Jones as Samuel Gerard, Joe Pantoliano as Cosmo Renfro and Jeroen Krabbé as Charles Nichols, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Fugitive has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $368.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC and 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 Fugitive page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fugitive 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 Fugitive (1993)?
- In US, The Fugitive is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC, and 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 Fugitive worth watching?
- The Fugitive holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fugitive?
- The Fugitive stars Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Joe Pantoliano, Jeroen Krabbé and Daniel Roebuck.
- When was The Fugitive released?
- The Fugitive was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.