Escape from New York
Escape from New York

Escape from New York

1981·1h 39m
7.0/ 10 (3,488 votes)

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

ActionThrillerScience Fiction

Overview

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.

Trailer

Director

John Carpenter

Writers

Nick Castle, John Carpenter

Where to Watch

Stream

Amazon Prime Video
Philo
Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Rent

Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Cast

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken

Lee Van Cleef

Lee Van Cleef

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Cabbie

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

President of the United States

Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

The Duke of New York

Season Hubley

Season Hubley

Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Harold 'Brain' Helman

Adrienne Barbeau

Adrienne Barbeau

Maggie

Tom Atkins

Tom Atkins

Rehme

Charles Cyphers

Charles Cyphers

Secretary of State

Details

Language

en

Status

Released

Budget

$6M

Box Office

$50M