The Purge
2013, English. Directed by James DeMonaco.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 9,115 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Purge
The Purge is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and JioHotstar in India.
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Part of a series
The Purge: watch order
Cast & crew
- James DeMonacoDirector
- Ethan HawkeJames Sandin
- Lena HeadeyMary Sandin
- Max BurkholderCharlie Sandin
- Adelaide KaneZoey Sandin
- Edwin HodgeBloody Stranger
- Rhys WakefieldPolite Leader
- Tony OllerHenry
- Arija BareikisMrs. Grace Ferrin
- Tom YiMr. Cali
- Chris MulkeyMr. Halverson
- Tisha FrenchMrs. Halverson
- Dana BunchMr. Ferrin
Details
- Released
- 31 May 2013
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- James DeMonaco
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $91M
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The Purge: quick answers
What comes after The Purge?
Next in the series: The Purge: Anarchy (2014), The Purge: Election Year (2016), and The First Purge (2018).
Is The Purge worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 9,115 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Purge?
The Purge runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Purge have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Purge. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Purge parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Purge is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Purge on?
The Purge is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and JioHotstar in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Purge?
If you liked The Purge, try Dark Light, Containment, The Resurrected.
Who directed The Purge?
The Purge (2013) was directed by James DeMonaco and stars Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder.