How good is Escape from New York?

Escape from New York has a Lunoo score of 6.0/10. This score is based on features, user satisfaction, and overall quality.

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Escape from New York

6.0

Fair

TV Show Action Sci Fi Cult Classic Dystopian Anti Hero Gritty Film

update Last updated: Mar 6, 2026

description Escape from New York Overview

John Carpenters cult classic presents a dystopian future where Manhattan has been turned into a giant maximum-security prison. It is a quintessential 80s gritty action film, featuring a cynical, anti-hero protagonist in Snake Plissken. The film is defined by its low-budget, atmospheric aesthetic and synth-heavy score. While it lacks the polish of modern blockbusters and some of its effects have aged poorly, it remains a highly influential piece of genre cinema.

It is a fun, rough-around-the-edges experience that captures the gritty spirit of its era perfectly.

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