The Fugitive (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, The Fugitive is a drama, history and western film directed by John Ford, running about 100 minutes. “Peril-Laden adventure ... of a man's desperate plight !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Anti-Catholic and anti-cleric policies in the Mexican state of Tabasco lead the revolutionary government to persecute the state's last remaining priest.
Who’s in it. The Fugitive stars Henry Fonda as A Fugitive, Dolores del Río as An Indian Woman, Pedro Armendáriz as A Lieutenant of Police and J. Carrol Naish as A Police Informer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Fugitive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fugitive page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fugitive tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fugitive (1947)?
- In US, The Fugitive is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fugitive worth watching?
- The Fugitive holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fugitive?
- The Fugitive stars Henry Fonda, Dolores del Río, Pedro Armendáriz, J. Carrol Naish and Leo Carrillo.
- When was The Fugitive released?
- The Fugitive was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.