Purgatory
1999, English. Directed by Uli Edel.
An outlaw band flees a posse and rides into Refuge, a small town where no one carries a gun, drinks, or swears. The town is actually Purgatory, and the peaceful inhabitants are all famous dead outlaws and criminals such as Doc Holiday and Wild Bill Hickok who must redeem themselves before gaining admittance to Heaven... or screw up and go to Hell.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Purgatory isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Uli EdelDirector
- Sam ShepardSheriff Forrest / Wild Bill Hickock
- Eric RobertsBlackjack Britton
- Randy QuaidDoc Woods / Doc Holliday
- Peter StormareCavin Guthrie
- Brad RoweLeon 'Sonny' Miller
- Donnie WahlbergDeputy Glen / Billy the Kid
- JD SoutherBrooks / Jesse James
- Amelia HeinleRose / Betty McCullough
- Shannon KennyDolly Sloan / Ivy
- John Dennis JohnstonLamb / 'Lefty' Slade
- Saginaw GrantGatekeeper
- Richard EdsonEuripides
Details
- Released
- 10 January 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gordon T. Dawson
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Purgatory: quick answers
Is Purgatory worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 130 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Purgatory?
Purgatory runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Purgatory have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Purgatory. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Purgatory parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Purgatory yet.
Which OTT platform is Purgatory on?
Purgatory isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Purgatory?
If you liked Purgatory, try Love's Enduring Promise, Basilisk: The Serpent King, Snow Queen.
Who directed Purgatory?
Purgatory (1999) was directed by Uli Edel and stars Sam Shepard, Eric Roberts, Randy Quaid.