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Looking to watch Escape from New York? John Carpenter's 1981 Action film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Criterion Channel, fuboTV, Fawesome, Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Xumo Play. Rental options start at $3.99, available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, and Google Play Movies. The film holds a 70% audience score.
Rent on Apple TV Store for $3.99
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Amazon Prime Video
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Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
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Howdy Amazon Channel
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YouTube TV
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Philo
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Criterion Channel
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fuboTV
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Fawesome
Watch free
HD
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Kanopy
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The Roku Channel
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Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Stream with ads
HD
Included
Xumo Play
Stream with ads
HD
Included
Prices last updated October 15, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Escape from New York is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on Amazon Prime Video instead.
Yes, Escape from New York is available to watch for free on Fawesome, Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play.
The most affordable option is to rent Escape from New York on Amazon Video for $3.99.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Jul 10, 1981
DVD / Blu-ray
Nov 21, 2000
