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The Purge

  • 20132013
  • RR
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
229K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,037
528
Rhys Wakefield in The Purge (2013)
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.
Play trailer2:33
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A wealthy family is held hostage for harboring the target of a murderous syndicate during the Purge, a 12-hour period in which any and all crime is legal.A wealthy family is held hostage for harboring the target of a murderous syndicate during the Purge, a 12-hour period in which any and all crime is legal.A wealthy family is held hostage for harboring the target of a murderous syndicate during the Purge, a 12-hour period in which any and all crime is legal.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
229K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,037
528
  • Director
    • James DeMonaco
  • Writer
    • James DeMonaco
  • Stars
    • Ethan Hawke
    • Lena Headey
    • Max Burkholder
  • Director
    • James DeMonaco
  • Writer
    • James DeMonaco
  • Stars
    • Ethan Hawke
    • Lena Headey
    • Max Burkholder
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 863User reviews
    • 386Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos8

    Version 1
    Trailer 2:33
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    Jason Blum: A Brief History of Blumhouse
    Clip 3:46
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    The Purge: A Stranger Threatens To Enter The Sandin's Home
    Clip 0:40
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    The Purge: James Tells Mary And Charlie They Are Going To Fight
    Clip 0:54
    Watch The Purge: James Tells Mary And Charlie They Are Going To Fight
    The Purge: Charlies Asks His Parents Why They Don't Participate In The Purge
    Clip 0:45
    Watch The Purge: Charlies Asks His Parents Why They Don't Participate In The Purge
    The Purge: James Demonaco On The Storyline
    Featurette 1:29
    Watch The Purge: James Demonaco On The Storyline
    The Purge: Ethan Hawke On His Character
    Featurette 1:04
    Watch The Purge: Ethan Hawke On His Character
    The Purge: Lena Headey On The Storyline
    Featurette 0:32
    Watch The Purge: Lena Headey On The Storyline

    Photos109

    Edwin Hodge in The Purge (2013)
    Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, and Max Burkholder in The Purge (2013)
    Still photographs of "The Purge" (2013)
    Still photographs of "The Purge" (2013)
    Still photographs of "The Purge" (2013)
    Still photographs of "The Purge" (2013)
    Still photographs of "The Purge" (2013)
    Still photographs of "The Purge" (2013)
    Still photographs of "The Purge" (2013)
    Still photographs of "The Purge" (2013)
    James DeMonaco in The Purge (2013)
    The Purge (2013)

    Top cast

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    Ethan Hawke
    Ethan Hawke
    • James Sandin
    Lena Headey
    Lena Headey
    • Mary Sandin
    Max Burkholder
    Max Burkholder
    • Charlie Sandin
    Adelaide Kane
    Adelaide Kane
    • Zoey Sandin
    Edwin Hodge
    Edwin Hodge
    • Bloody Stranger
    Rhys Wakefield
    Rhys Wakefield
    • Polite Leader
    Tony Oller
    Tony Oller
    • Henry
    Arija Bareikis
    Arija Bareikis
    • Mrs. Grace Ferrin
    Tom Yi
    Tom Yi
    • Mr. Cali
    Chris Mulkey
    Chris Mulkey
    • Mr. Halverson
    Tisha French
    Tisha French
    • Mrs. Halverson
    Dana Bunch
    • Mr. Ferrin
    Peter Gvozdas
    • Dr. Peter Buynak
    John Weselcouch
    John Weselcouch
    • Freak Interrupting
    Alicia Vela-Bailey
    Alicia Vela-Bailey
    • Female Freak
    David Basila
    David Basila
    • George
    • (uncredited)
    Boima Blake
    • Freak #1
    • (uncredited)
    Nathan Clarkson
    Nathan Clarkson
    • Freak
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James DeMonaco
    • Writer
      • James DeMonaco
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to director James DeMonaco, the famous road-rage incident awakening the idea for The Purge happened like this: He and his wife were driving on the freeway when a drunk driver cut them off nearly killing them. After both cars stopped, the other driver's lack of remorse enraged DeMonaco enough to engage in a fistfight and police eventually had to get involved. After the incident was over, DeMonaco's wife turned to him and commented how great it would be to have one free murder a year. He felt bad admitting this because she's normally a "sweet woman".
    • Goofs
      For a while in the middle of the movie, James has a shaped goatee and moustache, which he does not have during the rest of the movie.
    • Quotes

      Mary Sandin: We are gonna play the rest of this night out in motherfucking peace. Does anyone have a problem with that?

    • Crazy credits
      At the end Credits there are radio broadcasting about the Purge Night.
    • Connections
      Edited into Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong with The First Purge (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Clair de Lune
      Written by Claude Debussy

      Arranged by Alfred Reed

      Performed by Symfonický orchester Slovenského rozhlasu (as Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra)

      Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.

      Published by Klams Music & Co, Inc.

    User reviews863

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    4/10
    The Purge
    Short and Simple Review by WubsTheFadger

    First off, this film could have been amazing. The plot and premise are very original and had a lot of potential. But sadly, the story is full of clichés such as stupid teenage kids, bad decisions, and clueless villains. If they had only made the film in a way that we could see multiple Purge stories, it would have been better. The ending is the probably the best part of the story.

    The acting is okay at best. Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey perform the best. Max Burkholder and Adelaide Kane play two of the most annoying, stupid, and idiotic characters I have ever laid eyes on.

    The film starts off very slow and continues to have slow pacing until the end.

    The blood and gore aspect of the film is very good. This is one of the highest points about the film.

    Pros: Very original story, the ending, good acting from Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey, and a good use of blood and gore

    Cons: Slow pacing, wasted potential with the story, annoying characters, Max Burkholder and Adelaide Kane and their terrible performance, and a lot of clichés

    Overall Rating: 4.3
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    • WubsTheFadger
    • Feb 12, 2018

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 7, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vigilandia
    • Filming locations
      • Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Platinum Dunes
      • Blumhouse Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $64,473,115
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $34,058,360
      • Jun 9, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $89,328,627
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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