Where to watch Escape from New York(1981)
In the United States, Escape from New York is available to stream on MovieSphere+ and Howdy. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Xumo Play. You can also rent it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Escape from New York
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
MovieSphere+
Howdy
Free
The Roku Channel
Kanopy
Fandango at Home Free
Plex
Plex Channel
Fawesome
Xumo Play
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Escape from New York plot summary
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
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.
Details
- Release date
- May 23, 1981
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Genres
- Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
- Directed by
- John Carpenter
- Country
- United Kingdom, Germany, United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 3,674 votes
Escape from New York trailer
Cast
Kurt RussellSnake Plissken
Lee Van CleefPolice Commissioner Bob Hauk
Ernest BorgnineCabbie
Donald PleasencePresident of the United States
Isaac HayesThe Duke of New York
Season HubleyGirl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean StantonHarold 'Brain' Helman
Adrienne BarbeauMaggie
Tom AtkinsRehme
Charles CyphersSecretary of State
FAQ
Where can I watch Escape from New York?
In the United States, Escape from New York is available to stream on MovieSphere+ and Howdy. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Xumo Play. You can also rent it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Escape from New York?
Yes. In the United States you can rent it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Escape from New York?
Escape from New York runs 1h 39m (99 minutes).
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