The First Purge
2018, English. Directed by Gerard McMurray.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The First Purge is streaming on Netflix and JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 4 July 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James DeMonaco
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $137M
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The First Purge: quick answers
What should I watch before The First Purge?
Watch The Purge (2013), The Purge: Anarchy (2014), and The Purge: Election Year (2016) first.
What comes after The First Purge?
Next in the series: The Forever Purge (2021).
Is The First Purge worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 4,348 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The First Purge?
The First Purge runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The First Purge have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The First Purge. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The First Purge parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The First Purge is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The First Purge on?
The First Purge is streaming on Netflix and JioHotstar in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The First Purge?
If you liked The First Purge, try God Is a Bullet, Planet Terror, Azrael.
Who directed The First Purge?
The First Purge (2018) was directed by Gerard McMurray and stars Y'lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade.