1981 · movie · R · 1h 39m
Escape from New York
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
Is Escape from New York on Netflix?
No. Escape from New York (1981) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
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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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How we got to 69.9
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.0/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 40 | none |
Escape from New York: common questions
Is Escape from New York on Netflix?
No. Escape from New York (1981) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Where can I watch Escape from New York?
Escape from New York (1981) is included with a Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is Escape from New York worth watching?
It scores 69.9/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Escape from New York?
Escape from New York runs 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What is Escape from New York rated?
Escape from New York is rated R in the US.
Who is in Escape from New York?
Escape from New York stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.