Is The Fugitive scary?

No. The Fugitive is not a scary watch.

How gory is The Fugitive?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is The Fugitive rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is rated PG-13, with some strong language and strong violence. Your call for older kids.

The Fugitive (1993)

Film · 2h 11m · Rated PG-13

Action, Drama, Thriller

A doctor on the run races to unmask a killer as the law closes in, every second a pulse-pounding escape.

Suspenseful and earnest. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on YouTube (free).

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The Fugitive parents guide

No surprises for a PG-13: no sex or nudity and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.

Three questions

Is The Fugitive scary?: No. The Fugitive is not a scary watch.
How gory is The Fugitive?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is The Fugitive rated, and is it OK for kids?: It is rated PG-13, with some strong language and strong violence. Your call for older kids.

What is The Fugitive about?

Wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to death, Richard Kimble escapes from the law in an attempt to find the real killer and clear his name.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.