Escape from New York
Trailer
In 1997, when the U.S. president crashes into Manhattan, now a giant maximum security prison, a convicted bank robber is sent in to rescue him.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
United States
Currently you are able to watch Escape from New York streaming on Roku, Kanopy, fuboTV, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Freevee (Via Prime Video).
'Escape from New York' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, Escape from New York is available in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia
If Escape from New York is not available in your country or you're traveling, use NordVPN to access it anywhere. Plus, Reelgood users get 3 months free, making it easier to enjoy your favorite content without interruptions.
| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Freevee (Via Prime Video), fuboTV, The Roku Channel, Roku, Fawesome | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | itv, MUBI | ✅ |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | ✅ |
| Canada | Tubi, CTV | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:01:12 AM, 04/27/2025 PST
More Information on Escape from New York
In 1997, when the U.S. president crashes into Manhattan, now a giant maximum security prison, a convicted bank robber is sent in to rescue him. Escape from New York featuring Kurt Russell and Lee Van Cleef is streaming with subscription on fuboTV, streaming with subscription on Kanopy, free on Freevee (Via Prime Video), and 7 others. It's an Action & Adventure and Science Fiction movie.
Director
John Carpenter
Snake Plissken
Kurt Russell
Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Lee Van Cleef
Cabbie
Ernest Borgnine
President of the United States
Donald Pleasence
The Duke of New York
Isaac Hayes
Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Season Hubley
Harold 'Brain' Helman
Harry Dean Stanton
Maggie
Adrienne Barbeau
Rehme
Tom Atkins
Secretary of State
Charles Cyphers
Romero
Frank Doubleday
Cronenberg
John Strobel
Drunk
George Buck Flower
Gypsy #1
John Cothran, Jr.
Stewardess
Nancy Stephens
Secret Service #2
Steven Ford
Narrator
Jamie Lee Curtis
Pianist
Nick Castle
Computer (voice)
Debra Hill
Producer
Larry J. Franco
Executive Producer
Jake Eberts
Ratings & Reviews
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The reviews for "Escape from New York" are mixed. Some find it overrated and criticize its depiction of sexual violence and brutal murder. Others praise it as a gritty, dystopian masterpiece with excellent music, acting, action, and relevant political themes.
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