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
International ()
$31,197
Worldwide
$25,276,664
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorEmbassy Pictures
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Earliest Release DateJuly 10, 1981 (Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 39 min
GenresAction Adventure Sci-Fi
TitleEarliest Release DateDomestic Opening Weekend% of TotalTheatersDomestic 2nd Weekend2nd Weekend DropDomesticInternationalWorldwide
The Book of EliJan 14, 2010$32.8M34.6%3,111$15.7M-52%$94.8M$62.3M$157.1M
DoomsdayMar 14, 2008$4.9M44.8%1,936$2.2M-54.3%$11.0M$11.5M$22.5M
Escape PlanOct 9, 2013$9.9M39.3%2,883$4.6M-53.9%$25.1M$112.2M$137.3M
LockoutApr 13, 2012$6.2M43.5%2,308$3.3M-47.8%$14.3M$18.6M$32.9M