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Escape from New York

Escape from New York (1981) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
70

Want to watch '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, so you can find the right fit. As of now in the US, 'Escape from New York' is available 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 to rent, buy, or stream with a subscription.

Here are a few quick details to keep in mind 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 informed by reviews from 3,440 verified users.

Ready to dive into the plot? 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
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.