The movie Three Fugitives is a 1989 comedy film directed by Francis Veber and starring Nick Nolte, Martin Short, and Sarah Rowland Doroff. The story follows Lucas (Nolte), a convicted bank robber who is released from jail and tries to start a new life, but finds himself caught up in a bank robbery.
During the robbery, Perry (Short) accidentally takes Lucas hostage and forces him to be his getaway driver. When the police pursue them, they manage to escape, but Dugan (James Earl Jones), a detective who had previously arrested Lucas, assumes that Lucas helped plan the robbery, and hence Lucas, Perry, and Perry's daughter, Meg (Doroff), become three fugitives.
As they try to evade the police, Lucas and Perry develop an unlikely friendship, but tensions rise as they struggle to keep Meg's illness a secret while on the run. Along the way, they encounter a series of misadventures, including car theft, mistaken identities, and hilarious disguises.
Despite their best efforts, the trio eventually gets caught, but Lucas manages to clear his name and prove their innocence, earning him the chance to rebuild his life and helping Perry and Meg get the medical treatment they need.
Overall, Three Fugitives is a heartwarming and comedic tale of redemption, unlikely friendships, and the power of second chances.