Escape from New York Genre Guide: Story, Cast and Movie Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to Escape from New York, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.
Escape from New York (1981) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. 1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Philo. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken; Lee Van Cleef as Police Commissioner Bob Hauk; Ernest Borgnine as Cabbie; Donald Pleasence as President of the United States; Isaac Hayes as The Duke of New York; Season Hubley as Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts; Harry Dean Stanton as Harold 'Brain' Helman; Adrienne Barbeau as Maggie
About 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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Escape from New York?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Philo. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Escape from New York?
Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken; Lee Van Cleef as Police Commissioner Bob Hauk; Ernest Borgnine as Cabbie; Donald Pleasence as President of the United States; Isaac Hayes as The Duke of New York; Season Hubley as Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts; Harry Dean Stanton as Harold 'Brain' Helman; Adrienne Barbeau as Maggie
Is this Escape from New York guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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