The Getaway (1972)
Kernel Score: 79% · 639 TMDB ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1972-12-13
Runtime: 123 minutes
Where to watch The Getaway
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Free with ads: Kanopy, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
A recently released ex-convict and his loyal wife go on the run after a heist goes wrong.
The Getaway parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Getaway is a PG-rated action-crime thriller about an ex-convict and his wife going on the run after a heist goes wrong.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Rated PG (older rating standard) but includes bank robbery, gunfights, murder, and organized crime violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Steve McQueen as Carter "Doc" McCoy
- Ali MacGraw as Carol McCoy
- Ben Johnson as Jack Beynon
- Sally Struthers as Fran Clinton
- Al Lettieri as Rudy Butler
- Slim Pickens as Cowboy
- Richard Bright as The Thief
- Jack Dodson as Harold Clinton
- Dub Taylor as Laughlin
- Bo Hopkins as Frank Jackson
The Getaway FAQ
Is The Getaway good?
The Getaway has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Getaway?
In the US you can stream The Getaway on YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Getaway OK for kids?
The Getaway is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Getaway is a PG-rated action-crime thriller about an ex-convict and his wife going on the run after a heist goes wrong.
What movies are like The Getaway?
If you liked The Getaway, try Heat, High Sierra, Special 26 and The Town.