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The Purge: Anarchy

2014·Movie
1h 43min·R
IMDb6.4Metacritic506.3Rotten Tomatoes58%56%

Where to watch

Prime

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Crime, society, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

One night per year, the government sanctions a 12-hour period in which citizens can commit any crime they wish -- including murder -- without fear of punishment or imprisonment. Leo, a sergeant who lost his son, plans a vigilante mission of revenge during the mayhem. However, instead of a death-dealing avenger, he becomes the unexpected protector of four innocent strangers who desperately need his help if they are to survive the night.
Dystopian Action ThrillerHigh-Stakes SurvivalVigilante JusticeSocial & Political CritiqueRelentless ChaseBleak Urban LandscapeIntense ViolenceAdrenaline-PumpingMoral Dilemmas

Crew

Directed by:
James DeMonaco, Mike Gunther, Vincent Lascoumes
Written by:
James DeMonaco, James DeMonaco
Produced by:
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Terri Taylor
Composed by:
Willie D. Burton, Julian Slater, Julian Slater

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Where can I stream The Purge: Anarchy legally?

Prime

The Purge: Anarchy is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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: Anarchy worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Purge: Anarchy rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Purge: Anarchy?

1 h 43 min

The Purge: Anarchy runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Purge: Anarchy?

Critics54
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see The Purge: Anarchy much the same way.

Was The Purge: Anarchy a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$112 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $112 million worldwide, 12.4 times its budget.

What language is The Purge: Anarchy in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch The Purge: Anarchy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Purge: Anarchy in 118 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Purge: Anarchy use?

No Fair CheatingMorality PetPopulation ControlOnly in It for the MoneyPlucky GirlTrailers Always SpoilParting-Words RegretIt's PersonalI LiedOutliving One's OffspringMy Car Hates MeAmbiguously Absent Parentand 79 more

TV Tropes lists 91 storytelling tropes for The Purge: Anarchy, including No Fair Cheating, Morality Pet, Population Control.