Escape from New York (1981)

A classic science fiction action film directed by John Carpenter. The story is set in a dystopian future where Manhattan has been turned into a maximum-security prison. When the President of the United States crash-lands in the city, ex-soldier and notorious criminal Snake Plissken is given a near-impossible mission: rescue the President from the clutches of dangerous inmates within 24 hours. Its iconic characters, intense atmosphere, and imaginative world-building make it a must-see for anyone who appreciates dystopian storytelling and anti-hero protagonists.