The Purge (2013)
A family fights for survival during a 12-hour period when 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.
How intense is The Purge?
The Purge is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Purge feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytensebleak
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Purge
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Purge for you?
Is The Purge scary?
Yes, properly. The Purge is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Purge gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Purge sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Purge OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Purge?
The Purge runs 1h 25m.
Where can I stream The Purge?
The Purge is streaming on Prime Video and Peacock.
Does The Purge have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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