The First Purge

Name: The First Purge
Genre: Action, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2018-07-04
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Y'lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, Steve Harris, Mugga

2018·Movie·R·97 min·★ 6.0(4,293)

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“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.

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About The First Purge

The First Purge is a 2018 English-language action, horror and thriller film directed by Gerard McMurray. The cast is led by Y'lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 4300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.

The First Purge was produced by Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse Productions, and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 4, 2018, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $137 million worldwide.

Director: Gerard McMurray
Writers: James DeMonaco
Release date: July 4, 2018
OTT release: September 18, 2018
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $13 million
Box office: $137 million
Production: Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse Productions, Universal Pictures

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The First Purge cast & crew

The First Purge was directed by Gerard McMurray and written by James DeMonaco.

The cast features Y'lan Noel as Dmitri Cimber, Lex Scott Davis as Nya Charms, Joivan Wade as Isaiah Charms, Steve Harris as Freddy, Mugga as Dolores, and Patch Darragh as Arlo Sabian / Chief of Staff.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Anastas N. Michos and it was produced by Jeanette Volturno and James DeMonaco.

Is The First Purge worth watching?

The First Purge holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 4,293 ratings, a more divisive action films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, horror, and thriller, The First Purge is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The First Purge

In United States, you can stream The First Purge on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on September 18, 2018.

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