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The Sugarland Express (1974): movie guide
The Sugarland Express (1974) is a Crime, Drama running about 110 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.6/10 from 491 votes. Notable cast includes Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1974-03-31
- Runtime: 110 min
- TMDB: 6.6/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1974-03-31
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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.
Cast highlights
The Sugarland Express features Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks, Gregory Walcott, Steve Kanaly. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1974-03-31. Runtime: 110 minutes. TMDB score: 6.6/10 (491 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Sugarland Express?
- The Sugarland Express is listed as Crime, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Sugarland Express?
- The Sugarland Express runs about 110 minutes.
- Who stars in The Sugarland Express?
- Cast highlights include Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks, Gregory Walcott, Steve Kanaly.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Sugarland Express?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
