The Purge
“One night a year, all crime is legal.”
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.
Where to watch The Purge in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Purge there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is The Purge streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hungama Play, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Purge
The Purge is a 2013 English-language science fiction, horror and thriller film directed by James DeMonaco. The cast is led by Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 8900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Purge was produced by Universal Pictures, Why Not Productions, and Platinum Dunes and made in France and United States of America. It was released on May 31, 2013, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $91 million worldwide.
- Director
- James DeMonaco
- Writers
- James DeMonaco
- Release date
- May 31, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $91 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Why Not Productions, Platinum Dunes
The Purge cast & crew
The Purge was directed by James DeMonaco and written by James DeMonaco.
The cast features 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 Rhys Wakefield as Polite Leader.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nathan Whitehead, cinematography is by Jacques Jouffret, and it was produced by Sébastien K. Lemercier and Jason Blum.
Is The Purge worth watching?
The Purge holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 8,869 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, horror, and thriller, The Purge is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Purge
The Purge isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Purge
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
Arija Bareikis
Mrs. Grace Ferrin
Tom Yi
Mr. Cali
Chris Mulkey
Mr. Halverson
Tisha French
Mrs. Halverson
Dana Bunch
Mr. Ferrin
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The Purge — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Purge in United States?
The Purge is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Purge in?
The Purge is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Purge?
The Purge runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is The Purge rated?
The Purge is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 8,869 ratings.
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