Movie

Escape from New York

“1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.”

★ 7.1(3,558)19811h 39m

Escape from New York is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Viaplay, Google Play Movies, Blockbuster and SF Anytime in Sweden. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: John Carpenter
Release date: 1981-05-23
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Box office: $50,244,700
Budget: $6,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: AVCO Embassy Pictures
Part of: Escape From ... Collection

Escape from New York — trailer

About Escape from New York

Escape from New York is a 1981 movie in the Action, Thriller and Science Fiction genres, directed by John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef and Ernest Borgnine. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 3,558 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Escape from New York in Sweden — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken

Lee Van Cleef

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

Ernest Borgnine

Cabbie

Donald Pleasence

President of the United States

Isaac Hayes

The Duke of New York

Season Hubley

Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

Harry Dean Stanton

Harold 'Brain' Helman

Adrienne Barbeau

Maggie

Tom Atkins

Rehme

Charles Cyphers

Secretary of State

Frank Doubleday

Romero

John Strobel

Cronenberg

Themes & keywords

new york citytaximartial artsstreet gangusa presidentwar veterankidnappinghostageliberation of prisonersgangsterdystopiaanti heropost-apocalyptic futurewrestlingvillain

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escape from New York in Sweden?+

In Sweden, Escape from New York is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Viaplay, Google Play Movies, Blockbuster and SF Anytime. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Escape from New York on Netflix?+

Escape from New York is not on Netflix in Sweden right now.

How long is Escape from New York?+

Escape from New York has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Escape from New York?+

Escape from New York stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence and Isaac Hayes.

When did Escape from New York come out?+

Escape from New York is a 1981 movie directed by John Carpenter.

What genre is Escape from New York?+

Escape from New York is Action, Thriller and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Escape from New York?+

Escape from New York was directed by John Carpenter.