The Purge poster
6.3

The Purge

One night a year, all crime is legal.

⭐7,870 votes
2013
1h 26m
Released
EN
Genres
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.

Production
Universal Pictures, Why Not Productions, Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse Productions
Box Office
Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $89,328,627
Languages
English
Countries
France, United States of America

More About This Movie

Popularity Score

33
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Content Rating

Family Friendly
Suitable for general audiences

Community Engagement

7,870
Number of votes received from users

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