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.
62% ★★★☆☆ (174,418)
Escape from New York
Where to watch: Amazon
Movie · Action · Thriller · R
1981 · 1h 39m · ★ 62% (174K)
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
Director: John Carpenter
Starring: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine
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.
Director
John Carpenter
Production
AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film
Cast
Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley, Harry Dean Stanton, Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, Charles Cyphers, Frank Doubleday, John Strobel, George Buck Flower, John Cothran, Nancy Stephens, Steven Ford, John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nick Castle, Debra Hill
Where to watch
Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads