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Escape from New York

Escape from New York (1981) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
70

Can’t wait to check out 'Escape from New York' on any device? Here’s where you can watch it, including streaming and cable services with rental, purchase, and subscription options, all in one place. In the US, you can currently rent, buy, or stream 'Escape from New York' via subscription on Prime Video with Ads, Prime Video, fuboTV, Microsoft Store, Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store, Prime Video, YouTube, Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex Channel, Plex.

Here are a few more things worth knowing about the AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film action flick. Escape from New York starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence has a R rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 39 min. The release date of the movie is July 10th, 1981. The movie received a user score of 70/100 on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 3,463 verified users.

Looking for a quick synopsis? Here's the plot: "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."

'Escape from New York' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on July 10th, 1981 - Buy Escape from New York Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting February 23rd, 1999 - Buy Escape from New York DVD

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A John Carpenter action film series following the main protagonist Snake Plissken, a former Special Forces operative turned criminal who is called upon to breach dangerous environments for search-and-rescue missions of the utmost priority.