Movies like Escape from L.A.

Kevin Costner stars in this epic post-apocalyptic tale set on a flooded Earth, where survivors cling to life on ramshackle boats and atolls. Waterworld's inventive settings and survival themes offer a water-bound counterpart to Escape from L.A.'s desolate urban landscape.

Demolition Man provides a blend of action, science fiction, and humor as two men from the past, Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes, are cryogenically frozen and defrosted into a non-violent future society. The film’s satirical take on a dystopian future and bombastic action sequences will resonate with fans of Escape from L.A.

The original John Carpenter dystopian action film that launched Snake Plissken into cult fame. Escape from New York serves as the predecessor to Escape from L.A., and fans of the sequel will revel in the gritty, dark atmosphere and similar high-stakes plot that first introduced Kurt Russell as the iconic anti-hero.

The Book of Eli stars Denzel Washington as a lone wanderer in a post-apocalyptic world, safeguarding a sacred book that holds the secret to saving humanity. Similar to Escape from L.A., it showcases a strong individual character facing overwhelming odds in a lawless future landscape.

Dredd brings to life another iteration of the Judge Dredd character, this time with Karl Urban wearing the helmet. The film’s dystopian urban environment and high-octane action have a similar appeal as Escape from L.A., along with a relentless lawman protagonist combating crime in a chaotic world.

Judge Dredd, based on the British comic book character, takes place in a dystopian future where law enforcers have the power of judge, jury, and executioner. The movie, starring Sylvester Stallone, shares the same harsh lawless environment and anti-establishment themes as Escape from L.A.