The Purge(2013)
“One night a year, all crime is legal.”
Overview
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.
Director
James DeMonaco
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$91M
Cast
Ethan Hawke
as James Sandin
Lena Headey
as Mary Sandin
Max Burkholder
as Charlie Sandin
Adelaide Kane
as Zoey Sandin
Edwin Hodge
as Bloody Stranger
Rhys Wakefield
as Polite Leader
Tony Oller
as Henry
Arija Bareikis
as Mrs. Grace Ferrin
Tom Yi
as Mr. Cali
Chris Mulkey
as Mr. Halverson
Tisha French
as Mrs. Halverson
Dana Bunch
as Mr. Ferrin
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$91M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Why Not Productions • Platinum Dunes
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Where can I watch The Purge?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Purge (2013).
What is The Purge about?▼
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.
Who directed The Purge?▼
The Purge was directed by James DeMonaco and released in 2013. It is a science fiction, horror, thriller film.
How long is The Purge?▼
The Purge has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in The Purge?▼
The cast of The Purge includes Ethan Hawke as James Sandin, Lena Headey as Mary Sandin, Max Burkholder as Charlie Sandin, Adelaide Kane as Zoey Sandin, Edwin Hodge as Bloody Stranger and more.
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