Movies and TvShows featuring "lovers-on-the-lam" theme.

In the summer of 1965, two 12-year-olds, Sam and Suzy, fall in love on an island. They plan to run away together, but are pursued by search parties and a violent storm.

Wild at Heart follows Sailor and Lula, two passionate lovers who go on the run after Sailor is released from prison. As they navigate a dangerous and twisted path, they find themselves entangled in a web of murder, obsession, and desire.

In 1890s Wyoming, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid lead a band of outlaws. When a train robbery goes wrong, they find themselves on the run with a posse hard on their heels. After considering their options, they escape to South America. Wyoming, c. 1900s. Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) and the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford), the leaders of the famous Hole in the Wall Gang, are planning another bank robbery. As they return to their hideout in Hole-in-the-Wall, they find out that the gang has selected a new leader, Harvey Logan. He challenges Butch to a knife fight, which Butch wins, using a ruse. Logan had the idea to rob the Union Pacific Flyer train instead of banks. He wanted to rob it twice, the idea being that the return would be considered safe and therefore more money might be involved. Butch takes this idea as his own. The first robbery goes very well and the Marshal of the next town can't manage to raise a posse. Butch and Sundance listen to his attempts, enjoying themselves. Sundance's lover, Etta Place (Katherine Ross), is introduced. But obviously both men vie for her attention as she also goes bike-riding with Butch, a dialogue-free part of the film, accompanied by 'Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head'. The second robbery goes wrong. Not only does Butch use too much dynamite to blow the safe, but also a second train arrives, which is carrying a posse of six heavily armed men on horseback that has been specially outfitted to hunt down Butch and Sundance. The gang flees, but the entire posse follows Butch and Sundance...

The true story of a woman who is sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her husband's ex-wife.

Mad Love is a dramatic comedy about two young lovers on the run. Casey Roberts, a troubled teenager with bipolar disorder, falls in love with Matt Leland, a rebellious teen who also has a complicated past. Together, they escape from a psychiatric hospital and embark on a road trip filled with passion, impulsiveness, and self-destructive behavior. As their love intensifies, they find themselves facing dangerous situations, including a car accident and a violent confrontation with Casey's domineering father. Will their love be strong enough to overcome their inner demons?

A young couple, Kit and Holly, go on a killing spree across the American Midwest after Kit murders Holly's disapproving father. They become fugitives, constantly on the run from the police. As they travel through different states, they encounter various challenges and face the consequences of their actions.

A jilted woman out for revenge picks up a hitchhiker running from police. An innocent road trip becomes mixed with passion and danger.

In the movie 'Kites,' two lovers, Jai and Natasha, find themselves on the run from the law and struggling to survive in the harsh desert. As their love blossoms, they face numerous obstacles including a language barrier, a casino heist, and a relentless bank executive. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to for a chance at happiness.

Murder in the Heartland (1993) is a miniseries based on the true story of Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate, a young couple who went on a murder spree in Nebraska in the 1950s. The series follows the crimes, the investigation, and the subsequent trial of the couple, highlighting the violence, psychopathy, and the love story that unfolded during this brutal time. With captivating courtroom scenes and a chilling portrayal of the murders, Murder in the Heartland is a gripping true crime drama that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Shockproof is a film noir crime drama about a parolee named Griff Marat who falls in love with his parole officer's girlfriend, Jenny Marsh. As their relationship develops, they find themselves entangled in a dangerous world of violence and betrayal.

Zabriskie Point is a drama that explores themes of counterculture, disillusionment, and social unrest in 1970s America. The story follows a college student who becomes involved with a group of hippies and finds himself on a road trip that leads to chaos and tragedy. Along the way, he encounters themes of nonconformity, protest, and the clash between the establishment and the counterculture movement. The movie also explores themes of love, sex, and freedom, as well as the destructive power of corporate greed and police brutality. Zabriskie Point is regarded as a cult classic and an experimental film that captures the spirit of the era.

Pierrot le Fou is a French New Wave film that tells the story of Ferdinand, a man unhappy with his life and marriage. He meets Marianne, a mysterious and beautiful woman, who persuades him to leave everything behind and go on the run with her. Together, they embark on a road trip filled with romance, crime, and existential exploration.

Bonnie and Clyde are reinvented in SCAVENGER KILLERS, where a charming judge and a hot criminal defense attorney go on a maniacal killing rampage.

Blood and Wine is a crime drama thriller that tells the story of a wine dealer who becomes entangled in a dangerous heist. As the heist unfolds, it leads to betrayal, escalating violence, and a web of deceit. The main character navigates through a series of twists and turns, facing the consequences of his actions and ultimately questioning his own morality.

Chicago Joe, a soldier and a gangster, meets a showgirl named the Showgirl. Together, they embark on a thrilling crime spree in London. As they become lovers on the lam, they find themselves involved in a dangerous investigation, robbery, and murder.

A sadistic serial killer and his girlfriend terrorize a group of people stranded in the desert after their car breaks down. They engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse as the victims fight for their lives.

Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here is a gripping drama set in 1900s California, where a manhunt ensues for Willie Boy, a native-American fugitive accused of murder. As the sheriff and posse relentlessly pursue him, the film explores themes of bigotry, alienated sexuality, and the fight for survival.

A young drifter and small-town waitress witness a corrupt sheriff murder his own deputy. Framed for the murder and pursued by the sheriff, they run for their life to try and stay alive.

They Live by Night is a film-noir crime drama about a young couple, Bowie and Keechie, who are on the run after escaping from prison. As they try to build a life together, their love is tested by their desperate circumstances and the constant threats from the police. Will they be able to defy the odds and stay together?

Gun Crazy follows a sharpshooter and a femme fatale who go on a cross-country crime spree, robbing banks and evading the law. As their love and obsession for guns propel them further into violence, they become fugitives on the run from the police. Will their passion lead to their downfall?