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The Purge (2013)

★ 5.8R85 minDirector: James DeMonaco

2013 film by James DeMonaco

The Purge is a 2013 American action horror film written and directed by James DeMonaco. It is the first installment in the Purge franchise.

Set in the year 2022, the film stars Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Adelaide Kane, and Max Burkholder as members of a wealthy family who find themselves endangered by a gang of murderers during the annual Purge, a night during which all crime, including murder, is temporarily legal.

The film premiered at the Stanley Film Festival on May 2, 2013, and released in theaters on June 7, 2013, in the United States.

The Purge was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on October 8, 2013. A 4K UHD Blu-ray release occurred on June 12, 2018.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Purge about?
The Purge (2013) — In an America wracked by crime and overcrowded prisons, the government has sanctioned an annual 12-hour period in which any and all criminal activity-including murder-becomes legal. The police can't be called. Hospitals suspend help. It's one night when the citizenry regulates it
Is The Purge based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Purge scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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