Escape from L.A. movie poster

Escape from L.A.

"Snake is back."

August 9, 1996 1h 41m 5.9/10 (1,544 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Escape from L.A. is a action/adventure film. directed by John Carpenter.

Starring Kurt Russell, Stacy Keach, and Steve Buscemi

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 9, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
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User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (1,544 votes)
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Budget $50M Production budget
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Box Office $42.3M 0.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$50,000,000
Revenue
$42,277,365

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures
  • Rysher Entertainment

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Escape from L.A. about?

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.

Who directed Escape from L.A.?

Escape from L.A. was directed by John Carpenter.

How long is Escape from L.A.?

Escape from L.A. has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was Escape from L.A. released?

Escape from L.A. was released on August 9, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Escape from L.A.?

The main cast of Escape from L.A. includes Kurt Russell, Stacy Keach, Steve Buscemi, A. J. Langer, Bruce Campbell.

Is Escape from L.A. worth watching?

Escape from L.A. has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 1,544 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.