The Sugarland Express (1974)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Sugarland Express
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Sooner +6 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +7 |
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What is The Sugarland Express about?
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. The Sugarland Express is a Crime, Drama movie, released on 1974-03-31, runtime 110 minutes.
Is The Sugarland Express worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Sugarland Express 6.6 out of 10 from 489 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Sugarland Express?
In the United States, The Sugarland Express can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Steven Spielberg
Cast
- Goldie Hawn as Lou Jean Poplin
- William Atherton as Clovis Poplin
- Ben Johnson as Captain Tanner
- Michael Sacks as Slide
- Gregory Walcott as Mashburn
- Steve Kanaly as Jessup
- Louise Latham as Mrs. Looby
- Harrison Zanuck as Baby Langston
- A.L. Camp as Mr. Nocker
- Jessie Lee Fulton as Mrs. Nocker
- Dean Smith as Russ Berry
- Ted Grossman as Dietz
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Sources
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