Escape from New York (1981)
In a dystopian 1997, a soldier-turned-bank robber is tasked with rescuing the U.S. President after he crashes into Manhattan, which has been turned into a giant maximum security prison.
All Releases
Domestic (99.9%)
$25,244,626
$25,244,626
International (–)
$31,197
$31,197
Worldwide
$25,277,881
$25,277,881
Domestic DistributorEmbassy Pictures
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Earliest Release DateJuly 10, 1981
(Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 39 min
GenresAction
Adventure
Sci-Fi
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | July 10, 1981 | Domestic, APAC | $25,244,626 | – | $25,245,843 |
| 2021 Re-release | August 26, 2021 | APAC | – | $31,197 | $31,197 |
| 2024 Re-release | Australia | – | – | $841 |
By Region
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1 | $25,244,626 | 3,345 |
| APAC | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia/CIS | 1 | $29,666 | 6,589 |
| New Zealand | 1 | $1,531 | 7,266 |
