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The Fugitive Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Fugitive movies in order
Last updated: September 29 2026
Written by: ChronoChris
Harrison Ford's wrongly accused Dr. Richard Kimble and the relentless U.S. Marshal who hunts him spawned a taut thriller and a spin-off sequel. Here's the order to watch them.
The Fugitive is a masterclass in suspense, with Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Kimble, a man on the run after being framed for his wife's murder while Tommy Lee Jones' U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard pursues him. Its success led to a spin-off centered on Gerard, expanding this cat-and-mouse world.
The 1993 film is widely regarded as one of the best thrillers of its decade, earning multiple Academy Award nominations and a win for Tommy Lee Jones. U.S. Marshals wisely shifts focus to Jones' relentless, wisecracking lawman for a fresh manhunt, delivering more of the propulsive chase energy that made the original such a success even without Harrison Ford returning.
π Release Order
Release order follows the original manhunt and then the marshal-focused follow-up.
- The Fugitive (1993)
- U.S. Marshals (1998)
U.S. Marshals is a spin-off that carries over Gerard and his team into a new case, so the two films sit naturally in the same order.
π Story Chronology
Story chronology matches release order, with U.S. Marshals taking place after the events of The Fugitive.
- The Fugitive (1993)
- U.S. Marshals (1998)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Watch The Fugitive first β it's the superior, essential thriller and establishes Marshal Gerard. Follow it with U.S. Marshals if you want more of Tommy Lee Jones' dogged lawman in action.
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