Escape from New York (1981) is a Action, Thriller, Science Fiction film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Escape from New York on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3,495 votes. Fans of action movies may also want to explore similar titles below.