Name: Escape from New York
Director: John Carpenter
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Released: 1981-01-01
Duration: PT1h 39mM
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes

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What is Escape from New York (1981) about?

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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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Who stars in Escape from New York?

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Escape from New York stars Kurt Russell (Snake Plissken), Lee Van Cleef (Police Commissioner Bob Hauk), Ernest Borgnine (Cabbie), Donald Pleasence (President of the United States), Isaac Hayes (The Duke of New York). The film was directed by John Carpenter.

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How long is Escape from New York?

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Escape from New York has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated R.

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Is Escape from New York worth watching?

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Escape from New York holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 71. Fans of Action, Thriller, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Escape from New York?

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Streaming availability for Escape from New York changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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