Escape from L.A.

1996·Movie
1h 36min·R
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic886.4Rotten Tomatoes56%39%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+Criterion

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Escape from L.A. fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4
  • Wonder3

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5

World

The future, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Dystopian Sci-FiAction ThrillerPost-ApocalypticCult Classic SequelAnti-Hero ProtagonistGritty AtmosphereHigh-Octane ChaseCynical WorldviewStylized Violence

Crew

Directed by:
John Carpenter, Marty Jedlicka, Christian P. Della Penna
Written by:
Kurt Russell, John Carpenter, John Carpenter
Produced by:
Kurt Russell, Debra Hill, Carrie Frazier
Composed by:
John Carpenter, Shirley Walker

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Escape from L.A.

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Where can I stream Escape from L.A. legally?

fuboTVParamount+Criterion

Escape from L.A. is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Escape from L.A. worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Escape from L.A. rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Escape from L.A.?

1 h 36 min

Escape from L.A. runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Escape from L.A.?

Critics72
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Escape from L.A. higher (72) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Escape from L.A. a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$42 million

No. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $42 million worldwide, 85% of its budget.

What language is Escape from L.A. in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Escape from L.A.?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Escape from L.A. in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Escape from L.A. use?

Chekhov's GunDemanding Their HeadPost-Adventure AdventureSuspiciously Similar SubstituteVanity-Induced MonstrosityIn the BackOppressive States of AmericaI Have No Son!Byronic HeroOnly Sane ManHistorical Badass UpgradeBag of Spillingand 144 more

TV Tropes lists 156 storytelling tropes for Escape from L.A., including Chekhov's Gun, Demanding Their Head, Post-Adventure Adventure.

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