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Escape from the Bronx

1983Movie1 h 29 minR

38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes–18%

A thrilling, violent sci-fi movie about crime.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Story

They're back and out for blood!

A ragtag group of people have to fight extermination squads amid their ruined city.

Feels like

  • Italian B-Movie
  • Post-Apocalyptic Action
  • Dystopian Survival
  • Grit & Violence
  • Cult Classic
  • Exploitation Cinema
  • Urban Decay
  • Fast-Paced
  • Low-Budget Aesthetic

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Enzo G. Castellari
Written by
Enzo G. Castellari, Tito Carpi
Produced by
Fabrizio De Angelis
Music by
Francesco De Masi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 15, 1983 · 1 h 29 min · R

Released
August 15, 1983
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Non-Indicative Name, Now What?, '80s Hair +9

  • Non-Indicative Name
  • Now What?
  • '80s Hair
  • Jerkass
  • Black-and-Grey Morality
  • Eyepatch of Power
  • Unusually Uninteresting Sight
  • Klingon Promotion
  • Mooks
  • You Killed My Father
  • Stuff Blowing Up
  • Face Death with Dignity

12 of 64 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Escape from the Bronx?"

Questions about Escape from the Bronx

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Escape from the Bronx?

Fandango at Home FreePluto TVNight Flight+Shout! Factory

In the United States, Escape from the Bronx streams on Night Flight+ and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Pluto TV. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Escape from the Bronx worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 4.7).

Is Escape from the Bronx a sequel?

  1. 1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982)
  2. Escape from the Bronx (1983)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after 1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982).

Can I half-watch Escape from the Bronx?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Escape from the Bronx?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Escape from the Bronx in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.

What tropes does Escape from the Bronx use?

Non-Indicative NameNow What?'80s HairJerkassBlack-and-Grey MoralityEyepatch of PowerUnusually Uninteresting SightKlingon PromotionMooksYou Killed My FatherStuff Blowing UpFace Death with Dignityand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Non-Indicative Name, Now What?, and '80s Hair.