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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Criterion Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, and Kanopy.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Escape from New York 1981 TV trailer
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - Maybe Later - Film Clip
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - The Duke - Film Clip
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - Fight - Film Clip
Escape From New York (2/2) Under Siege on Broadway (1981) HD
Escape From New York (1/2) Snake On The Run (1981) HD
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Frequently asked questions about Escape from New York
Where can I watch Escape from New York in the United States?
Escape from New York is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Criterion Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Escape from New York on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Escape from New York is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Philo, Criterion Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, and Kanopy.
Can I watch Escape from New York for free?
Escape from New York streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Fandango at Home Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Escape from New York?
Escape from New York scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Escape from New York?
Escape from New York stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, and Isaac Hayes. John Carpenter is the director.
How long is Escape from New York?
Escape from New York runs 1h 39m (99 minutes).
When did Escape from New York come out?
Escape from New York was released on May 23, 1981.
Which studio made Escape from New York?
Escape from New York was produced by AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest Films International, and International Film Investors in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States.
What was the budget for Escape from New York?
Escape from New York was made on a budget of $6,000,000.
How much did Escape from New York make at the box office?
Escape from New York grossed $50,244,700 worldwide, against a budget of $6,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.