What genre is Escape from L.A.?

Escape from L.A. is categorised as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller.

Who stars in Escape from L.A.?

Steve Buscemi, Kurt Russell, Michelle Forbes, Leland Orser, Peter Fonda appear in the main cast.

Who directed Escape from L.A.?

John Carpenter directed Escape from L.A..

How long is Escape from L.A.?

Escape from L.A. runs for 1h 36m (96 minutes).

Is Escape from L.A. worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 5.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Escape from L.A.?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Escape from L.A. (1996)

Name: Escape from L.A.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 1996
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Steve Buscemi, Kurt Russell, Michelle Forbes, Leland Orser, Peter Fonda

Movie 1h 36m ★ 5.9/10

Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline, blow my mind

Action Adventure Science Fiction Thriller

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Escape from L.A. is an action, adventure and science fiction movie from 1996. It is directed by John Carpenter. The cast includes Steve Buscemi, Kurt Russell and Michelle Forbes. The running time is 1h 36m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.9 out of 10.

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.

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Questions about Escape from L.A.

What genre is Escape from L.A.?: Escape from L.A. is categorised as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller.
Who stars in Escape from L.A.?: Steve Buscemi, Kurt Russell, Michelle Forbes, Leland Orser, Peter Fonda appear in the main cast.
Who directed Escape from L.A.?: John Carpenter directed Escape from L.A..
How long is Escape from L.A.?: Escape from L.A. runs for 1h 36m (96 minutes).
Is Escape from L.A. worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 5.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Escape from L.A.?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.