Movie · 99 min · act, trl, scf
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.
Where to watch Escape from New York
Available on 7 platforms across 3 countries.
Chart positions today
Currently charting in 2 countries, best placed at #724 in Canada.
- Canada #724
- Switzerland #791
Available languages
Audio: English, French, German
Subtitles: French, German
Chart history
Escape from New York has spent 2 days in a top 3, 5 days in a top 10 and 47 days in a top 100 across the markets we track. Its best position anywhere is #2.
Cast
Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley, Harry Dean Stanton, Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, Charles Cyphers, Frank Doubleday, John Strobel, George Buck Flower, John Cothran, Nancy Stephens, Steven Ford, John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis
Crew
Debra Hill (producer), John Carpenter (screenplay), Nick Castle (screenplay), Larry Franco (producer), John Carpenter (director)