The Purge: Anarchy (2014)

The Purge: Anarchy parents guide

What we could confirm fits an R: a few tense moments and several jump scares.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

Several

More than a couple of sudden jolts.

Gore

Graphic gore

Blood and wounds shown clearly.

Violence

Brutal violence

Our top level for violence.

Sex and nudity

None flagged

It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.

Language

Strong

Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is The Purge: Anarchy scary?

Only a little. The Purge: Anarchy has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is The Purge: Anarchy?

Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is The Purge: Anarchy rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated R, and it earns it: several jump scares, brutal violence and frequent strong language. Not one for kids.

What is The Purge: Anarchy about?

One night per year, the government sanctions a 12-hour period in which citizens can commit any crime they wish -- including murder -- without fear of punishment or imprisonment. Leo, a sergeant who lost his son, plans a vigilante mission of revenge during the mayhem. However, instead of a death-dealing avenger, he becomes the unexpected protector of four innocent strangers who desperately need his help if they are to survive the night.

Cast and crew

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The Purge: Anarchy is on our Horror, not scary; Survival; Horror on Prime Video; and Thriller on Prime Video lists.

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Prompts we typed into CouchRot, and the lists that share its tags.

• “a horror movie that's actually scary”
• “scary but not gory”
• “a thriller with a twist, no spoilers”

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