Movie

Escape from L.A.

“Snake is back.”

★ 5.9(1,609)19961h 41m

Escape from L.A. is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Escape from L.A.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Good to know

Director: John Carpenter
Release date: 1996-08-09
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Box office: $42,277,365
Budget: $50,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Part of: Escape From ... Collection

Escape from L.A. — trailer

About Escape from L.A.

Escape from L.A. is a 1996 movie in the Action, Thriller and Science Fiction genres, directed by John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell, Stacy Keach and Steve Buscemi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 1,609 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Escape from L.A. in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device.

Cast

Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken

Stacy Keach

Malloy

Steve Buscemi

Eddie

A. J. Langer

Utopia

Bruce Campbell

Surgeon General of Beverly Hills

Pam Grier

Hershe Las Palamas

Peter Fonda

Pipeline

Georges Corraface

Cuervo Jones

Robert Carradine

Skinhead

Michelle Forbes

Brazen

Valeria Golino

Taslima

Leland Orser

Test Tube

Themes & keywords

prisonmartial artsshowdownusa presidentwar veterandystopiaanti heropost-apocalyptic futureearthquakeattempt to escapesequellos angeles, californiafranticreluctant herodystopian

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escape from L.A. in Mexico?+

In Mexico, Escape from L.A. is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Escape from L.A. on Netflix?+

Escape from L.A. is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Escape from L.A.?+

Escape from L.A. has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Escape from L.A.?+

Escape from L.A. stars Kurt Russell, Stacy Keach, Steve Buscemi, A. J. Langer and Bruce Campbell.

When did Escape from L.A. come out?+

Escape from L.A. is a 1996 movie directed by John Carpenter.

What genre is Escape from L.A.?+

Escape from L.A. is Action, Thriller and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Escape from L.A.?+

Escape from L.A. was directed by John Carpenter.