Escape from New York

1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.

70.53% |
  • Science Fiction,
  • Action
Escape from New York

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
  • Runtime: 1h 39m
  • Language: English
  • Release date: 23 May, 1981
  • Budget: $6,000,000
  • Revenue: $50,244,700
  • Status: Released
REVIEWS

"Too little of too much" would describe this movie well, which presented us a dystopian New York wit...

_Graviteer 23 Jun, 2021

A Snake, a Brain, a Cabbie, a Duke and the President Of The USA. It's 1997 and Manhattan Island i...

_John Chard 16 May, 2024

Nails the "post-apocalyptic except the world didn't end" vibe. _Final rating:★★★★ - Very strong a...

_Gimly 23 Jun, 2021