# Escape from New York (1981) — on MUBI?

- **Director:** John Carpenter
- **Cast:** Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes
- **Genres:** Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Adventure
- **Runtime:** 99 min
- **MUBI rating:** 7.5/10 (8901 ratings)

## Available on MUBI in
- 🇦🇺 Australia — until October 9
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand — until October 9

## Also streaming on
- 🇨🇦 Canada: Amazon Prime Video
- 🇺🇸 USA: Amazon Prime Video

## Synopsis
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.

Watch on MUBI: https://mubi.com/films/escape-from-new-york

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