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The Forever Purge

2021·Movie
1h 43min·R
IMDb5.4Metacritic534.5Rotten Tomatoes48%64%

Where to watch

PeacockYouTube TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsPeacock Premium+

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The Forever Purge fingerprint

Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis3
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The rules are broken.

All the rules are broken as a sect of lawless marauders decides that the annual Purge does not stop at daybreak and instead should never end as they chase a group of immigrants who they want to punish because of their harsh historical past.
Dystopian Action HorrorSocially Conscious ThrillerExtreme ViolencePolitical CommentaryLawless SocietyImmigration ThemeSurvivalBleakTense

Crew

Directed by:
Everardo Gout, James Moran, Mike Gunther
Written by:
James DeMonaco, James DeMonaco
Produced by:
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, James DeMonaco
Composed by:
William B. Kaplan, Thomas J. O'Connell, Taylor Stewart

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Forever Purge

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Where can I stream The Forever Purge legally?

PeacockYouTube TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsPeacock Premium+

The Forever Purge is included with a subscription to Peacock, YouTube TV, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. 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 Forever Purge worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Forever Purge rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Forever Purge?

1 h 43 min

The Forever Purge runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Forever Purge?

Critics51
Audiences54

Yes. Critics average 51 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see The Forever Purge much the same way.

Was The Forever Purge a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$77 million

Yes. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $77 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What language is The Forever Purge in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Forever Purge?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Forever Purge in 100 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Forever Purge use?

Laser-Guided KarmaNeck SnapDeath by IronyDramatically Missing the PointMen of SherwoodSequel Non-EntityCharacter WitnessBabies Make Everything BetterThe DragonRed HerringBoom, Headshot!Big Badand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 storytelling tropes for The Forever Purge, including Laser-Guided Karma, Neck Snap, Death by Irony.