Escape from L.A.
1996, English. Directed by John Carpenter.
Snake is back.
Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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5.9/10 from 1,709 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- John CarpenterDirector
- Kurt RussellSnake Plissken
- Stacy KeachMalloy
- Steve BuscemiEddie
- A. J. LangerUtopia
- Cliff RobertsonPresident
- Bruce CampbellSurgeon General of Beverly Hills
- Pam GrierHershe Las Palamas
- Peter FondaPipeline
- Georges CorrafaceCuervo Jones
- Robert CarradineSkinhead
- Michelle ForbesBrazen
- Valeria GolinoTaslima
Details
- Released
- 9 August 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Carpenter, Debra Hill, Kurt Russell
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $42M
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Escape from L.A.: quick answers
What should I watch before Escape from L.A.?
Watch Escape from New York (1981) first.
Is Escape from L.A. worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 1,709 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Escape from L.A.?
Escape from L.A. runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Escape from L.A. have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Escape from L.A.. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Escape from L.A. parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Escape from L.A. is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Escape from L.A. on?
Escape from L.A. isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Escape from L.A.?
If you liked Escape from L.A., try Escape from New York, Doomsday, The Terminator.
Who directed Escape from L.A.?
Escape from L.A. (1996) was directed by John Carpenter and stars Kurt Russell, Stacy Keach, Steve Buscemi.