The Getaway (1994)

33% of critics liked it
(21 reviews)
26% of users liked it
(8,431 ratings)

The Getaway, a remake of Sam Peckinpah's excellent escape thriller of the same name, adapted from a story by Jim Thompson, is the story of ill-fated romance on the run. Doc McCoy (Alec Baldwin) is released from a Mexican prison with the help of gangster Jack Benyon (James Woods) who wants Doc's help… More The Getaway, a remake of Sam Peckinpah's excellent escape thriller of the same name, adapted from a story by Jim Thompson, is the story of ill-fated romance on the run. Doc McCoy (Alec Baldwin) is released from a Mexican prison with the help of gangster Jack Benyon (James Woods) who wants Doc's help in the hold-up of a racetrack. With the help of Doc's wife Carol (Kim Basinger), and Jack's thugs Rudy (Michael Madsen) and Frank (Philip Hoffman), the robbery is successful, but a guard is murdered. Doc also finds out that Carol has had an affair with Benyon. Carol shoots Benyon and the two flee for Mexico and freedom. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 55 min.
Directed By: Roger Donaldson
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Feb 11, 1994 Wide
On DVD: May 26, 1998

Critic Reviews

Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
A scene for scene remake that's still great fun. Odds are you won't be moved or enlightened, but you'll never be bored.
Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review
Only fair remake of the classic.
Brian Mckay, eFilmCritic.com
so-so but serviceable remake of the Steve Mcqueen classic, with a fairly exciting shoot-em-up at the end.

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Featured Audience Ratings

moon r

Cool criminals cavort capriciously in this casual entertainment effort that's concerned about how cool everything looks and not about the complexity. Still fun.
Dean !

A good action packed film with an array of well known actors. It has some great shootouts, stunts and steamy scenes with Kim Basinger! For some reason you can't get this on DVD region 2 so managed to catch it on TV. A good blast from the past enjoyable old school action film.
Lanning :

a) Because Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw didn't get it right? b) Because MacGraw wasn't blonde enough? c) Because David Morse is a great actor who deserves to be in every movie possible? d) Because Richard Farnsworth and Slim Pickens both played… More
a) Because Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw didn't get it right? b) Because MacGraw wasn't blonde enough? c) Because David Morse is a great actor who deserves to be in every movie possible? d) Because Richard Farnsworth and Slim Pickens both played the same role well? The correct answer is d.
Sarah G

The orginal is so much better
Deb S

The plot had suspense, momentum, some spectacular action, not to mention some steamy sizzle between the two leads Baldwin and Basinger and it held my interest throughout. Very entertaining and I liked Michael Madsen as the "bad guy" and James Woods was creepily sinister as… More
The plot had suspense, momentum, some spectacular action, not to mention some steamy sizzle between the two leads Baldwin and Basinger and it held my interest throughout. Very entertaining and I liked Michael Madsen as the "bad guy" and James Woods was creepily sinister as Jack Benyon.

Cast

            Alec Baldwin as Doc McCoy

            Kim Basinger as Carol McCoy

            Michael Madsen as Rudy Travis

            James Woods as Jack Benyon

            David Morse as Jim Deer Jackson

            Jennifer Tilly as Fran Carvey

            James Stephens as Harold Carvey

            Richard Farnsworth as Slim

            Philip Seymour Hoffman as Frank Hansen

            Burton Gilliam as Gollie

            Royce D. Applegate as Gun Shop Salesman

            Daniel Villarreal as Mendoza

            Alex Colon as Ramon

            George Dobbs as City Jail Guard

            J.W. "Corkey" Fornof as Pilot

            Samuel Hernandez as Bartender

            Bill Moseley as Newscaster #2

            Don Pulford as Guard in Counting Room

            Peppi Sanders as Bookkeeper

            Boots Southerland as Cab Driver

            Justin Williams as Soldier

            Kenny Endoso as Sheriff's Van Driver

            Gary Kirk as Policeman

            Maurice Orozco as Customs Official

            Allison Cowitt
            
            Mike Fenton
            
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