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Three Fugitives
1989 96 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.5
Comedy, Crime
Director: Francis Veber
🎭 Based on
«The Fugitives»
Trailers
Description
On his first day after being released from jail for 14 armed bank robberies, Lucas finds himself caught up in someone else's robbery. Perry has decided to hold up the local bank to raise money so that he can keep his daughter, Meg, and get her the treatment she needs. Dugan, a detective, assumes Lucas helped plan the robbery, and hence Lucas, Perry and Meg become three fugitives.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$40.59M
Worldwide:
$40.6M
Starring
Nick Nolte
Actor
Martin Short
Actor
Sarah Rowland Doroff
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Three Fugitives is widely regarded as a lighthearted and charming comedy that successfully translates the original French source material into a fun American version. Led by strong performances and effective chemistry between the leads, the film excels as an engaging and mood-lifting experience.
| Acting | Nick Nolte and Martin Short anchor the film with solid, endearing performances that drive the narrative. | |
| Acting | Sarah Rowland Doroff delivers a charming performance, creating a strong emotional connection with the lead characters. | |
| Direction | Francis Weber effectively recreates the spirit of his original work, utilizing well-staged action sequences to enhance the comedic moments. | |
| Humor | The comedy successfully balances emotional stakes—such as a father robbing a bank for his ill daughter—with lighthearted, funny scenarios. | |
| Adaptation | As an adaptation, the film splits opinion: some enjoy it as a standalone, mood-lifting comedy, while others note its status as a nearly identical remake of the French original. |