The Fugitive

The Fugitive

Peril-Laden adventure ... of a man's desperate plight !

Directed by John Ford

Produced by RKO Radio Pictures, Argosy Pictures

1947100 min6.0 / 10

A grave spiritual and political drama about a priest hunted by a revolutionary government, exploring faith under persecution and the cost of conscience.

Anti-Catholic and anti-cleric policies in the Mexican state of Tabasco lead the revolutionary government to persecute the state's last remaining priest.

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  • Is The Fugitive sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is The Fugitive scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does The Fugitive end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Fugitive easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Fugitive violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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30/ 100

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Rarity89

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Surprise5

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Love22

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Like The Fugitive

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Same Mood as The Fugitive

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Fugitive, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Fugitive, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Fugitive, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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