Movie

The Sugarland Express

“A girl with a great following. Every cop in the state was after her. Everybody else was behind her.”

★ 6.6(470)19741h 50m

The Sugarland Express is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director: Steven Spielberg
Release date: 1974-03-31
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Box office: $12,800,000
Budget: $3,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Sugarland Express — trailer

About The Sugarland Express

The Sugarland Express is a 1974 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Goldie Hawn, William Atherton and Ben Johnson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 470 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sugarland Express in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Goldie Hawn

Lou Jean Poplin

William Atherton

Clovis Poplin

Ben Johnson

Captain Tanner

Michael Sacks

Slide

Gregory Walcott

Mashburn

Steve Kanaly

Jessup

Louise Latham

Mrs. Looby

Harrison Zanuck

Baby Langston

A.L. Camp

Mr. Nocker

Jessie Lee Fulton

Mrs. Nocker

Dean Smith

Russ Berry

Ted Grossman

Dietz

Themes & keywords

prisonpolicestadiumkidnappinghostagetexasadoptiontexas rangerbaby-snatchingbased on true storyroad tripon the runvulgarityrunaway couplefugitive lovers

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sugarland Express in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Sugarland Express is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Sugarland Express on Netflix?+

The Sugarland Express is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Sugarland Express?+

The Sugarland Express has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in The Sugarland Express?+

The Sugarland Express stars Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks and Gregory Walcott.

When did The Sugarland Express come out?+

The Sugarland Express is a 1974 movie directed by Steven Spielberg.

What genre is The Sugarland Express?+

The Sugarland Express is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Sugarland Express?+

The Sugarland Express was directed by Steven Spielberg.