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The Getaway

1972·Movie
2h 3min·PG
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic557.8Rotten Tomatoes84%81%
IMDb7.3Metacritic557.8Rotten Tomatoes84%81%

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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

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About

It takes two to make it … The big two.

A recently released ex-convict and his loyal wife go on the run after a heist goes wrong.
Crime ThrillerOn the RunHeist Gone WrongGrittyTenseAction-PackedLoyaltyBetrayal1970s Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Sam Peckinpah, Newt Arnold, Michael Preece
Written by:
Walter Hill, Jim Thompson
Produced by:
Steve McQueen, Warren Skaaren, Gordon T. Dawson
Composed by:
Quincy Jones, Katherine Haber, Toots Thielemans

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Getaway

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Getaway legally?

fuboTVKanopyYouTube TV

The Getaway is included with a subscription to fuboTV and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Getaway worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Getaway rated?

PGViolenceSexual contentStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is The Getaway?

2 h 3 min

The Getaway runs 2 h 3 min.

Is The Getaway based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Getaway?

Critics70
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see The Getaway much the same way.

Was The Getaway a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$37 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 11.0 times its budget.

What language is The Getaway in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Getaway?

32ARATAUBOCACHCLCOCRDEDKECESFR+18

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Getaway in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Getaway use?

Adaptational HeroismToplessness from the BackSpared by the AdaptationBleed 'Em and WeepScreaming WomanImagine SpotAction GirlOutlaw CoupleNo Honor Among ThievesSex for ServicesShotguns Are Just BetterSetting Updateand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for The Getaway, including Adaptational Heroism, Toplessness from the Back, Spared by the Adaptation.