Where to watch Escape from New York in Australia
Escape from New York is streaming in Australia on HBO Max (subscription) and free on SBS On Demand. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.
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Availability checked 6 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.
About Escape from New York
In the future, crime is out of control and New York City's Manhattan is a maximum security prison. Grabbing a bargaining chip right out of the air, convicts bring down the President's plane in bad old Gotham. Gruff Snake Plissken, a one-eyed lone warrior new to prison life, is coerced into bringing the President, and his cargo, out of this land of undesirables.
- Year
- 1981
- Genres
- Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rated
- R
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Top cast
- Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence
Escape from New York release dates in Australia
- Australian cinema release
Release dates: TMDB.
Cast and crew of Escape from New York
- Kurt Russellas Snake Plissken
- Lee Van Cleefas Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
- Ernest Borgnineas Cabbie
- Donald Pleasenceas President of the United States
- Isaac Hayesas The Duke of New York
- Season Hubleyas Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
- Harry Dean Stantonas Harold 'Brain' Helman
- Adrienne Barbeauas Maggie
- Tom Atkinsas Rehme
- Charles Cyphersas Secretary of State
- Frank Doubledayas Romero
- John Strobelas Cronenberg
- George Buck Floweras Drunk
- John Cothranas Gypsy #1
- Nancy Stephensas Stewardess
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Screenplay
- Nick Castle, John Carpenter
- Producer
- Larry Franco, Debra Hill
- Original Music Composer
- Alan Howarth, John Carpenter
- Director of Photography
- Dean Cundey
Cast and crew: TMDB.
Escape From ... Collection, in release order
- 1.Escape from New York23 May 1981
- 2.Escape from L.A.9 August 1996
Collection: TMDB.
Escape from New York trailer
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Got a question about Escape from New York?
Is Escape from New York on Netflix in Australia?
No, Escape from New York is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is streaming on HBO Max and free on SBS On Demand.
Can I watch Escape from New York for free in Australia?
Yes, you can watch Escape from New York for free in Australia on SBS On Demand. Free services are paid for by ads.
Can I rent or buy Escape from New York in Australia?
Yes, you can rent or buy Escape from New York in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $15.99).
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