The Purge

Name: The Purge
Director: James DeMonaco
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2013
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder, Adelaide Kane, Edwin Hodge

One night a year, all crime is legal.

20131h 25m6.2(8,949 votes)

Science FictionHorrorThriller

Synopsis

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.

The Purge (2013) is a science fiction, horror, and thriller film directed by James DeMonaco. It stars Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, and Max Burkholder. The film runs for 1 hour 25 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 8,949 votes.

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Director

James DeMonaco

Cast

Ethan Hawke

James Sandin

Lena Headey

Mary Sandin

Max Burkholder

Charlie Sandin

Adelaide Kane

Zoey Sandin

Edwin Hodge

Bloody Stranger

Rhys Wakefield

Polite Leader

Tony Oller

Henry

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Who stars in The Purge?

The Purge stars Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder, and Adelaide Kane, and was directed by James DeMonaco.

How long is The Purge?

The Purge has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes.

When did The Purge come out?

The Purge was released in 2013.

What genre is The Purge?

The Purge is a science fiction, horror, and thriller film.

Is The Purge worth watching?

The Purge holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.