Escape from L.A. (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Escape from L.A. is a 1996 action thriller directed by John Carpenter, starring Stacy Keach, Steve Buscemi and Kurt Russell. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $25.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic. Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Original language
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- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
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What Is Escape from L.A. About?
The premise of Escape from L.A. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a dystopian 2013 Los Angeles, Snake Plissken is wrongly imprisoned and tasked with a dangerous mission: to retrieve a stolen device from a maximum-security island. He must navigate a hostile environment filled with armed guards and desperate convicts, all while racing against the clock to clear his name and escape the island. The perilous journey tests his survival skills and determination in a landscape where danger is constant.
Escape from L.A. Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dystopia
- president
- island
- escape
- earthquake
- hero
- sequel
- machismo
- electromagnetic pulse
- political corruption
- race against time
- power outage
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- holographic projection
- dual wield
- treadmill
- tracking device
- kidnapping
- betrayal
- shark
- motorcycle
- los angeles california
- hologram
- helicopter
- sewer
- repeat sequel
- double gun holster
- gun holster
- gun
- holster
- two gun holster
- weapon
- police officer
- death game
- written by star
- psychotronic film
- male protagonist
- 2010s
- grabbing a breast
- political satire
- transgender woman
- dystopian sci fi
- man wears an eye patch
- traitor
- car
- wave
- satellite
- muslim
- chant
- blackout
- bare chested man
Where to Watch Escape from L.A.
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Escape from L.A. Cast
Stacy Keach leads the cast, with Steve Buscemi and Kurt Russell. Directed by John Carpenter.
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Director John Carpenter
Escape from L.A. Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Escape from L.A. 54 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
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TMDB 59% User score
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Escape from L.A. Plot Summary
What happens in Escape from L.A. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The year was 2000, marking a devastating period for Los Angeles as it was ravaged by a catastrophic earthquake, leaving the San Fernando Valley submerged in floodwaters and cut off from the rest of the mainland. In the chaos that ensued, a charismatic presidential candidate emerged, declaring that this calamity was divine retribution for the city’s sins. This self-anointed moral guardian seized power and moved the nation’s capital from Washington D.C. to his hometown of Lynchburg, Virginia, securing a lifetime term in office.
Full summary
The whole story of Escape from L.A., scene by scene
Escape from L.A. Box Office
Escape from L.A. grossed $25.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$25.5M
- US & Canada
- $25.5M
Escape from L.A. Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Escape from L.A..
How Well Do You Know Escape from L.A.?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What catastrophic event devastated Los Angeles in the year 2000?
Cars in Escape from L.A.
42 cars on screen, including the 1959 Buick Invicta and the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.
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Alvis FV 603 Saracen Minor role
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Escape from L.A. FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Escape from L.A., each answered in a sentence.
How long is Escape from L.A.?
Escape from L.A. runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Escape from L.A. released?
Escape from L.A. was released on August 9, 1996.
Who directed Escape from L.A.?
Escape from L.A. was directed by John Carpenter.
More films by John Carpenter Who is in the cast of Escape from L.A.?
Escape from L.A. stars Stacy Keach, Steve Buscemi and Kurt Russell.
Where can I watch Escape from L.A.?
In the US, Escape from L.A. is streaming on fuboTV, MGM Plus and MGM+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Escape from L.A. make at the box office?
Escape from L.A. grossed $25.5 million worldwide.
How is Escape from L.A. rated?
Escape from L.A. has 54 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Escape from L.A. have a post-credit scene?
No. Escape from L.A. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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