The Chase
Getting there is twice the fun.
1994 • 89 min • Adventure · Comedy · Action · Crime
Synopsis
Jack Hammond is sentenced to life in prison, but manages to escape. To get away from the police he takes a girl as hostage and drives off in her car. The girl happens to be the only daughter of one of the richest men in the state. In a while the car chase is being broadcast live on every TV-channel.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 58 Audience · 396 · 100%
An escaped convict takes a young woman hostage, leading police on a high-speed car chase across Southern California. The event becomes a media sensation as the chase is broadcast live, drawing public attention and commentary.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Characters smoke and drink alcohol occasionally.
- Some crude language and suggestive remarks.
- Brief scenes of peril and car crashes.
What it models well
- Resourcefulness in tough situations
- Finding common ground with others
Talk about it after
- The ethics of live media coverage during a crisis
- Why people might make poor choices under pressure
- The impact of sudden fame
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Top billed cast
Director: Adam Rifkin • Crew: Adam Rifkin
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