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The Purge

2013·Movie
1h 25min·16
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic415.3Rotten Tomatoes41%36%

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A , sci-fi movie: .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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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 Social SatireHome Invasion ThrillerClass Warfare AllegoryHigh-Tension SurvivalGraphic ViolencePolitical HorrorClaustrophobic AtmosphereMoral AmbiguityNear-Future Speculative Fiction

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

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Questions about The Purge

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Where can I stream The Purge legally?

SkyShowtimePlayer

The Purge is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, SkyShowtime, and Player in Poland. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. 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?

16ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated 16 in Poland. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Purge?

1 h 25 min

The Purge runs 1 h 25 min.

Will The Purge make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly satire.

Is The Purge plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.

Can I half-watch The Purge?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is The Purge good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It works for a couple. Our viewing guide lists it for watching with a partner, not for date night. There's little romance in it.

Will The Purge scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes. It's genuinely frightening.

Will I feel good after watching The Purge?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak.

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.