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The Purge

2013·Movie
1h 25min·R
IMDb5.8Metacritic415.3Rotten Tomatoes41%36%

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The Purge fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor6
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, society, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

One night a year, all crime is legal.

Given the country's overcrowded prisons, the U.S. government begins to allow 12-hour periods of time in which all illegal activity is legal. During one of these free-for-alls, a family must protect themselves from a home invasion.
Dystopian ThrillerHome InvasionSocial CommentaryHigh TensionViolent ActionPolitical SubtextMoral DilemmaSuburban Nightmare

Crew

Directed by:
James DeMonaco, Babette Stith, Gerard DiNardi
Written by:
James DeMonaco
Produced by:
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Andrew Form
Composed by:
Kevin O'Connell, Alicia Stevenson, Anna Behlmer

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Purge

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Where can I stream The Purge legally?

PrimePeacockPeacock Premium+

The Purge is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Purge worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Purge rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Purge?

1 h 25 min

The Purge runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Purge?

Critics41
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate The Purge higher (49) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Purge a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$91 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $91 million worldwide, 30.4 times its budget.

What language is The Purge in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Purge?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Purge in 115 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Purge use?

Series FauxnaleCool MaskCar FuArtistic License – PoliticsHumans Are BastardsCrapsaccharine WorldBitch in Sheep's ClothingCruel MercyDisproportionate RetributionKill the PoorThe TitlingSpree Killerand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for The Purge, including Series Fauxnale, Cool Mask, Car Fu.