The Chase (1966)
Kernel Score: 78% · 320 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: 1966-02-18
Runtime: 135 minutes
Where to watch The Chase
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Free with ads: Fawesome, The Roku Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The escape of Bubber Reeves from prison affects the inhabitants of a small Southern town.
The Chase parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Chase is a 1966 drama about an escaped convict whose flight ignites drunkenness and mob violence in a small Southern town.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes a manhunt, lynch mob violence, and hatred-driven confrontations.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Depicts a drunken house party and alcohol abuse driving the town's chaotic behavior.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Marlon Brando as Sheriff Calder
- Jane Fonda as Anna Reeves
- Robert Redford as Charlie 'Bubber' Reeves
- E.G. Marshall as Val Rogers
- Angie Dickinson as Ruby Calder
- Janice Rule as Emily Stewart
- Miriam Hopkins as Mrs. Reeves
- Martha Hyer as Mary Fuller
- Robert Duvall as Edwin Stewart
- Richard Bradford as Damon Fuller
The Chase FAQ
Is The Chase good?
The Chase has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 320 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Chase?
In the US you can stream The Chase on YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on Fawesome and The Roku Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Chase OK for kids?
The Chase is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Chase is a 1966 drama about an escaped convict whose flight ignites drunkenness and mob violence in a small Southern town.
What movies are like The Chase?
If you liked The Chase, try White Heat, Bonnie and Clyde, Prison Break: The Final Break and Runaway Train.