Escape from L.A. (1996)
English action film directed by John Carpenter
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m 101 min
- Released
- 9 August 1996
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Escape from L.A. has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 9 August 1996. It is directed by John Carpenter and stars Stacy Keach, Steve Buscemi and Peter Fonda.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Cast
- Stacy Keach, Steve Buscemi, Peter Fonda, Georges Corraface, Cliff Robertson, Michelle Forbes, Kurt Russell, Pam Grier, Valeria Golino, A. J. Langer, Bruce Campbell, Leland Orser
- Cinematography
- Gary B. Kibbe
- Editing
- Edward A. Warschilka
- Music
- Shirley Walker, John Carpenter
- Written by
- John Carpenter, Debra Hill
- Produced by
- Kurt Russell, Debra Hill
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
- Distribution
- Paramount Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $25.48 million
- Set in
- Los Angeles
- Filmed in
- Long Beach
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 9 August 1996
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Escape from L.A.?
Escape from L.A. has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes, or 101 min.
When did Escape from L.A. release?
Escape from L.A. released on 9 August 1996.
Who directed Escape from L.A.?
Escape from L.A. is directed by John Carpenter.
Who is in the cast of Escape from L.A.?
The cast of Escape from L.A. includes Stacy Keach, Steve Buscemi, Peter Fonda, Georges Corraface, Cliff Robertson and Michelle Forbes.
Where can I watch Escape from L.A. online?
Escape from L.A. streams on Netflix.
How much did Escape from L.A. earn at the box office?
Escape from L.A. grossed $25.48 million on a budget of $50 million.
What is Escape from L.A. rated in the US?
Escape from L.A. is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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