Escape from New York

1h 39m · 1981 · Directed by John Carpenter · 3.6 / 5 on Letterboxd

Escape from New York (1981) runs 1h 39m, directed by John Carpenter. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Action, Science Fiction

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.