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Escape from New York

7.019811h 39mRMovieActionThrillerScience Fiction

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.

DirectorJohn Carpenter
WritersNick Castle·John Carpenter
ProducersDebra Hill·Larry Franco

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Cast · Directed by John Carpenter

KRKurt Russell
Kurt Russell
Snake Plissken
LCLee Van Cleef
Lee Van Cleef
Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
EBErnest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine
Cabbie
DPDonald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence
President of the United States
IHIsaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes
The Duke of New York
SHSeason Hubley
Season Hubley
Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
HSHarry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton
Harold 'Brain' Helman
ABAdrienne Barbeau
Adrienne Barbeau
Maggie
TATom Atkins
Tom Atkins
Rehme
CCCharles Cyphers
Charles Cyphers
Secretary of State
FDFrank Doubleday
Frank Doubleday
Romero
JS
John Strobel
Cronenberg

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Escape from New York — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Escape from New York?

Escape from New York is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Escape from New York on Netflix?

No, Escape from New York is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is Escape from New York on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Escape from New York is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Escape from New York for free?

Escape from New York is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

Is there a sequel to Escape from New York?

Yes — Escape from New York is followed by Escape from L.A. (1996) in the Escape From ... Collection.

Is there a prequel to Escape from New York?

Escape from New York is the first film in the Escape From ... Collection.

Is Escape from New York part of a trilogy?

No — Escape from New York is part of the Escape From ... Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Escape From ... Collection?

There are 2 films in the Escape From ... Collection: Escape from New York (1981) and Escape from L.A. (1996).