Escape from New York

Name: Escape from New York
Released: 1981-05-23
Rating: 7.046

7.0/10 (3,641)

·1981· 99 min

Director: John Carpenter

"1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane."

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

Where to Watch

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Trailer

Cast

Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken

Lee Van Cleef

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

Ernest Borgnine

Cabbie

Donald Pleasence

President of the United States

Isaac Hayes

The Duke of New York

Season Hubley

Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

Harry Dean Stanton

Harold 'Brain' Helman

Adrienne Barbeau

Maggie

Tom Atkins

Rehme

Charles Cyphers

Secretary of State

Frank Doubleday

Romero

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John Strobel

Cronenberg

In brief

Escape from New York (1981) is a action, thriller, science fiction film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 3,641 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 39min. You can stream it on: Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escape from New York online?

Escape from New York is available on the following streaming services: Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Escape from New York?

Escape from New York runs 99 minutes (1h 39min).

What rating does Escape from New York have?

Escape from New York has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 3,641 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Escape from New York from?

Escape from New York was released in 1981.