The Fugitive (1993)
Kernel Score: 84% · 4,684 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1993-08-06
Runtime: 131 minutes
Is The Fugitive worth watching?
Worth watching. A well-built chase thriller with Harrison Ford as a doctor on the run. It's clear, tense and efficient, and the train-crash opening still stands out.
Watch it if you
- like man-on-the-run thrillers
- enjoy classic 90s studio films
- want a clean, tense mystery
Skip it if you
- dislike slow-building thrillers
- want twisty puzzles over chase scenes
Best for: Easy thriller night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Fugitive
- Stream: TNT, TBS, tru TV
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Fugitive parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Fugitive is a PG-13 thriller about a wrongfully convicted man on the run to prove his innocence.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes chases, a home invasion, and tense confrontations with law enforcement.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Fugitive
If you liked The Fugitive, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- North by Northwest (1959) — 88%: The classic wrongly-accused-man-on-the-run thriller
- The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) — 85%: Fast, clever chase thriller
- Captain Phillips (2013) — 86%: Tense, real-world thriller
- The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) — 88%: Wrongly imprisoned man seeks the truth
- Prison Break: The Final Break (2009) — 84%: Prison escape and conspiracy
- Shooter (2007) — 81%: Framed hero on the run
Director
Andrew Davis
Cast
- Harrison Ford as Richard Kimble
- Tommy Lee Jones as Samuel Gerard
- Joe Pantoliano as Cosmo Renfro
- Jeroen Krabbé as Charles Nichols
- Daniel Roebuck as Biggs
- L. Scott Caldwell as Poole
- Tom Wood as Newman
- Ron Dean as Detective Kelly
- Joseph F. Kosala as Detective Rosetti
- Andreas Katsulas as Frederick Sykes
The Fugitive FAQ
Is The Fugitive worth watching?
Worth watching. A well-built chase thriller with Harrison Ford as a doctor on the run. It's clear, tense and efficient, and the train-crash opening still stands out.
Where can I watch The Fugitive?
In the US you can stream The Fugitive on TNT, TBS and tru TV, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Fugitive OK for kids?
The Fugitive is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Fugitive is a PG-13 thriller about a wrongfully convicted man on the run to prove his innocence.
What movies are like The Fugitive?
If you liked The Fugitive, try North by Northwest, The Bourne Ultimatum, Captain Phillips and The Count of Monte Cristo.