The Sugarland Express
1974, English. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
A girl with a great following. Every cop in the state was after her. Everybody else was behind her.
Married small-time crooks Lou-Jean and Clovis Poplin lose their baby to the state of Texas and resolve to do whatever it takes to get him back. Lou-Jean gets Clovis out of jail, and the two steal their son from his foster home, in addition to taking a highway patrolman hostage. As a massive dragnet starts to pursue them across Texas, the couple become unlikely folk heroes and even start to bond with the captive policeman.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 489 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sugarland Express
The Sugarland Express isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 31 March 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins, Steven Spielberg
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $13M
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What The Sugarland Express is based on
The Sugarland Express is based on a true story.
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The Sugarland Express: quick answers
Is The Sugarland Express worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 489 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Sugarland Express have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sugarland Express. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sugarland Express parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sugarland Express is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Sugarland Express on?
The Sugarland Express isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sugarland Express?
If you liked The Sugarland Express, try A Perfect World, John Q, Traitor.
Who directed The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express (1974) was directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, Ben Johnson.
What is The Sugarland Express based on?
The Sugarland Express is based on a true story.