Quick Info
- Year
- 1981
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Duration
- 99 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- GB
- Budget
- $6M
- Box Office
- $50M
External Ratings
IMDb7
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes71%
📺 Where to Watch
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Escape from New York
Our Rating
7.2/10
7.1/10
7.2/10
7/10
6.8/10
6.6/10
Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.1
Acting
7.2
Direction
7
Cinematography
6.8
Music
6.6
✓Pros
- Thrilling action sequences
- Impressive visual effects
- Fast-paced and exciting
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
