Three Fugitives
They rob banks. She steals hearts.
1989 • 96 min • Comedy · Crime
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 11- 67 Audience · 338 · 100%
An ex-con fresh out of prison finds himself unwillingly entangled in a bumbling bank robbery by a desperate father trying to care for his young daughter. A persistent detective wrongly believes the ex-con is the mastermind, leading to a comedic chase as the unlikely trio goes on the run. It’s a heartwarming story about unexpected bonds.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some comedic action sequences
- Brief use of a fake gun
- Mild language
- Situational peril
What it models well
- Compassion for others
- Unlikely friendships
- Parental devotion
- Second chances
Talk about it after
- Why does Perry feel he has to rob a bank?
- How do Lucas and Meg’s relationship change?
- What does it mean to be falsely accused?
- How do first impressions affect how people are judged?
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Top billed cast
Director: Francis Veber • Crew: Francis Veber
Trailers & clips
Three Fugitives (1989) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.7/10 (338)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Box office
- $40,600,000
- IMDb
- tt0098471
