Where to Watch Escape from New York (1981)

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'Escape from New York' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'Escape from New York' right now, here are some details about the AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film action flick.

Released July 10th, 1981, 'Escape from New York' stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 39 min, and received a user score of 71 (out of 100) on TMDb, which assembled reviews from 3,215 knowledgeable users.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "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."

'Escape from New York' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Amazon Video, Freevee, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, fuboTV, Plex, Microsoft Store, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fandango At Home, Apple TV, and Plex Channel .