Escape from New York
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
About Escape from New York
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
Stream on Prime Video. Watch free on Amazon Freevee, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Plex, The Roku Channel, Fawesome. Rent on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $3.99).
Cast & Crew
Directed by John Carpenter
Starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes
Produced by AVCO Embassy Pictures