The Purge: Anarchy (2014)
A relentless night of terror unfolds as a man's revenge mission becomes a desperate fight for survival.
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.
How intense is The Purge: Anarchy?
The Purge: Anarchy is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Purge: Anarchy feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Purge: Anarchy
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Purge: Anarchy for you?
Is The Purge: Anarchy scary?
Only a little. The Purge: Anarchy has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Purge: Anarchy 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: Anarchy sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Purge: Anarchy OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Purge: Anarchy?
The Purge: Anarchy runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream The Purge: Anarchy?
The Purge: Anarchy is streaming on Prime Video and YouTube (free).
Does The Purge: Anarchy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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