Escape from New York
Directed by John Carpenter
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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Top cast
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
Season Hubley
Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean Stanton
Harold 'Brain' Helman
Adrienne Barbeau
Maggie
Tom Atkins
Rehme
Charles Cyphers
Secretary of State
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Escape from New York online?
As of August 5, 2026, Escape from New York is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Kanopy, and Fawesome in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Escape from New York on Netflix?
No — Escape from New York is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Kanopy, and Fawesome instead.
Can I rent or buy Escape from New York online?
Yes. In United States, Escape from New York is available to rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Escape from New York?
As of August 5, 2026, Escape from New York is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 5, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
