Movie·1981·99 min

Escape from New York

Name: Escape from New York
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1981-05-23
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes

Escape from New York streams in the US on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fawesome and 5 more apps, as of October 6, 2026.

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

7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Action Thriller Science Fiction

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.

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