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The Purge
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by James DeMonaco. With Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder.
6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTGiven 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-f…
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MoviHero lists May 31, 2013 as the release date for The Purge. James DeMonaco is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ethan Hawke as James Sandin, Lena Headey as Mary Sandin, Max Burkholder as Charlie Sandin, Adelaide Kane as Zoey Sandin. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 31, 2013
GenresScience Fiction · Thriller · Horror
Runtime1h 25m
DirectorJames DeMonaco
CastEthan Hawke as James Sandin, Lena Headey as Mary Sandin, Max Burkholder as Charlie Sandin, Adelaide Kane as Zoey Sandin
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Purge right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Purge runs 1h 25m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.2/10 from 9,100 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary8/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“The core idea of a "purge" is interesting, but every single moment of "horror" or "thrill" in this film is a predictable jumpscare.”
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“It's the basic premise that makes The Purge such a chilling watch and, thought you may see the thrills and scares coming from a mile…”
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“Atrocious directing and cheesy jump scares disguised as nonsensical "social commentary."”
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