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Escape from New York

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

★ 7.0 TMDB Rating · 3.7K votes

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.

Director
John Carpenter
Release date
May 23, 1981
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of Escape from New York

  • Portrait of Kurt Russell

    Kurt Russell

    Snake Plissken

  • Portrait of Lee Van Cleef

    Lee Van Cleef

    Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

  • Portrait of Ernest Borgnine

    Ernest Borgnine

    Cabbie

  • Portrait of Donald Pleasence

    Donald Pleasence

    President of the United States

  • Portrait of Isaac Hayes

    Isaac Hayes

    The Duke of New York

  • Portrait of Season Hubley

    Season Hubley

    Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

  • Portrait of Harry Dean Stanton

    Harry Dean Stanton

    Harold 'Brain' Helman

  • Portrait of Adrienne Barbeau

    Adrienne Barbeau

    Maggie

  • Portrait of Tom Atkins

    Tom Atkins

    Rehme

  • Portrait of Charles Cyphers

    Charles Cyphers

    Secretary of State

  • Portrait of Frank Doubleday

    Frank Doubleday

    Romero

  • John Strobel

    Cronenberg

Where to Stream Escape from New York by Country

United States
Streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Xumo PlayRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on Sky Go, Now TV CinemaRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
India
Streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel
Canada
Streaming on PlexRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies
Australia
Streaming on MUBI, Max, SBS On DemandRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies

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