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The First Purge

2018·Movie
1h 37min·R
IMDb5.2Metacritic544.7Rotten Tomatoes55%28%

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PeacockPeacock Premium+

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis4
  • Pathos3
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Society, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Witness the birth of an American tradition.

To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the others, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.
Dystopian ActionSocial CommentaryViolent UprisingClass WarfarePolitical ThrillerCrime and PunishmentHigh-OctaneProvocative ThemesContemporary Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Gerard McMurray, Jenna Dayton, Cyndi Martin
Written by:
James DeMonaco, James DeMonaco
Produced by:
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, James DeMonaco
Composed by:
Jacob Ribicoff, Jacob Ribicoff, Jacob Ribicoff

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The First Purge

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Where can I stream The First Purge legally?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

The First Purge is included with a subscription to Peacock 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 First Purge worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The First Purge rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is The First Purge?

1 h 37 min

The First Purge runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The First Purge?

Critics55
Audiences42

Not quite. Critics rate The First Purge higher (55) than audiences (42). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The First Purge a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$137 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $137 million worldwide, 10.5 times its budget.

What language is The First Purge in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The First Purge?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The First Purge in 125 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The First Purge use?

Covers Always LieMy God, What Have I Done?Anachronism StewInternal Death SquadAx-CrazyBittersweet EndingPlot ArmorBig Damn HeroesAmicable ExesMonochrome CastingThe CameoSlasher Smileand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for The First Purge, including Covers Always Lie, My God, What Have I Done?, Anachronism Stew.