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Escape from New York (1981): movie guide
Escape from New York (1981) is a Action, Thriller, Science Fiction running about 99 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.0/10 from 3,728 votes. Notable cast includes Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1981-05-23
- Runtime: 99 min
- TMDB: 7.0/10
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1981-05-23
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What is Escape from New York about?
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.
Cast highlights
Escape from New York features Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1981-05-23. Runtime: 99 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (3,728 votes). Genres: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Escape from New York?
- Escape from New York is listed as Action, Thriller, Science Fiction on TMDB.
- How long is Escape from New York?
- Escape from New York runs about 99 minutes.
- Who stars in Escape from New York?
- Cast highlights include Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley.
- Does Cinema Box stream Escape from New York?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Escape from New York?
- Open the Escape from New York page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
