Movie Information
Overall Rank: 5720
Average Rating: 2.7/4
# of Ratings: 29
Theatrical Release Date: 03/31/1974
Language: English
Genre: Adventure, Crime
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Steven Spielberg
Actors: Goldie Hawn, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks, William Atherton, Gregory Walcott, Steve Kanaly
Plot: A woman has a plan to reunite her family - it involves breaking her
husband out of prison and kidnapping their own child from his new foster
parents. While some of the plan works, things are complicated by a Texas
lawman they have to take hostage along with them. -- Chris Kavan
Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
2.5/4
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 05/15/2012
Lou Jean Poplin assists her husband Clovis Michael Poplin to get their child and help him escape prison. The premise reminded me of the films Bonnie & Clyde and Natural Born Killers, but a tamer version without the gore or violence. Car chases were interesting unfortunately the main leads were uninteresting as the aforementioned movies. Soundtrack was hypnotic and sometimes too repetitive. Goldie Hawn was fabulous in her earnest portrayal. Not one of the director’s best, but his first full length feature shows promise of what’s to come. It is a descent action with enough punch to keep you interested despite some dragging portions. Sugarland Express has the heart, pulsating action and proper build-up for it’s characters.
Rating of
3/4
Movie Maniac - wrote on 08/19/2008
Definitely not Goldie Hawn's best performance ever. But hey, It's a Spielberg film. Great camera work! And yeah, it might not be the best story ever...but it's still a fun ride.
Rating of
0.5/4
Allison - wrote on 09/18/2007
Goldie Hawn with a country accent is the most annoying thing in the world. Oh, and she is trying to help her boyfriend out of prison. Could it get any worse? NO!
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