The Sugarland Express

Thelma & Louise captures the spirit of freedom, rebellion, and Americana through the story of two women on the run from the law. Its narrative of cross-country criminal adventure resonates with that of The Sugarland Express.

Written by Quentin Tarantino, True Romance showcases a young couple fleeing with stolen cocaine and attempting to sell it in Hollywood. The film's blend of dark humor, romance, and crime offers parallels to The Sugarland Express.

Oliver Stone's controversial film follows a young couple on a violent crime spree. Like The Sugarland Express, it explores the media fascination with criminals but with a far more satirical and darkly comedic tone.

David Lynch's Wild at Heart is a darkly surreal road movie about a couple who hit the road to escape various nefarious characters. Its exploration of a romance-fueled escape is in the same vein as The Sugarland Express.

This quintessential outlaw film follows the true story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, the notorious bank-robbing couple during the Great Depression. Its combination of crime, romance, and a road-movie essence echoes The Sugarland Express in its portrayal of a couple against the world.

A comedy about an ex-convict and his wife kidnapping a baby after discovering they cannot have one of their own, Raising Arizona provides another unique take on the crime-cum-road movie theme from an offbeat perspective, much like The Sugarland Express.

Starring Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw, The Getaway is about a husband-and-wife bank robber team. The combination of heist drama and a couple on the run draws a close parallel to The Sugarland Express.