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The Purge

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2013 | 85 min | Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 30 times its budget, but middling reviews (39% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Children of Men, start here.
The mood
Scary, mind-bending.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

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 it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    39% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $91 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 344K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James DeMonaco

  • Ethan HawkeJames Sandin
  • Lena HeadeyMary Sandin
  • Max BurkholderCharlie Sandin
  • Adelaide KaneZoey Sandin
  • Edwin HodgeBloody Stranger
  • Rhys WakefieldPolite Leader
  • Tony OllerHenry
  • Arija BareikisMrs. Grace Ferrin
  • Tom YiMr. Cali
  • Chris MulkeyMr. Halverson