The Getaway
“It takes two to make it … The big two.”
Synopsis
A recently released ex-convict and his loyal wife go on the run after a heist goes wrong.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Getaway - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-09
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Steve McQueen
Carter "Doc" McCoy
Ali MacGraw
Carol McCoy
Ben Johnson
Jack Beynon
Sally Struthers
Fran Clinton
Al Lettieri
Rudy Butler
Slim Pickens
Cowboy
Richard Bright
The Thief
Jack Dodson
Harold Clinton
Dub Taylor
Laughlin
Bo Hopkins
Frank Jackson
Roy Jenson
Cully
John Bryson
The Accountant
Bill Hart
Swain
Tom Runyon
Hayhoe
Whitney Jones
The Soldier
Raymond King
Boy on Train
Ivan Thomas
Boy on Train
C.W. White
Boy's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 6, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.96x
+$33.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Peckinpah
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Hill
- Original Score
- Quincy Jones, Toots Thielemans
- Original Title
- The Getaway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $3.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $36.7M
- Production Studios
- Foster-Brower Productions, First Artists, Solar Productions, National General Pictures, Tatiana Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Peckinpah
Walter Hill, Jim Thompson
Quincy Jones, Toots Thielemans
Lucien Ballard
Robert L. Wolfe
David Foster, Steve McQueen, Mitchell Brower, Warren Skaaren
Department Leadership Roster
Robert L. Wolfe
Editor
Sam Peckinpah
Director
David Foster
Producer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Walter Hill
Screenplay
Quincy Jones
Original Music Composer
Mitchell Brower
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Getaway.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Getaway.
Movies
What I've Watched.
***Retro***
Gangster
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Marcelo's International movies list
Movies
vison of mind
Imported from MUBI list: https://mubi.com/en/lists/vison-of-mind
Similar Titles to The Getaway
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.2
5.9
6.8
5.9
5.7
5.1
7.0
5.9
5.7
5.4
4.6
6.6
6.3
6.7
4.2
6.4
7.6
6.7
5.7
More Like The Getaway
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Getaway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Getaway about?
A recently released ex-convict and his loyal wife go on the run after a heist goes wrong.
Who directed The Getaway?
The Getaway was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Who stars in The Getaway?
The principal cast of The Getaway includes Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, Ben Johnson, Sally Struthers, Al Lettieri.
When was The Getaway released and how long is it?
The Getaway was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Getaway?
The Getaway had a reported production budget of $3.4M and grossed $36.7M at the worldwide box office (10.96 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Getaway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Getaway was composed by Quincy Jones, Toots Thielemans.
Is The Getaway based on a book or true story?
The Getaway is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jim Thompson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Getaway?
The Getaway holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).