How long is The Purge?

The Purge is 1 h 25 min long (85 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:25 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Purge rated?

The Purge is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Purge?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch The Purge (2013) tonight

The Purge (2013) runs 1 h 25 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.2 from 9,106 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 25 min — ends 9:25 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
Released: May 31, 2013
TMDB rating: 6.2 / 10 from 9,106 votes
Director: James DeMonaco
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder, Adelaide Kane
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Science Fiction and Horror hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is The Purge?: The Purge is 1 h 25 min long (85 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:25 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Purge rated?: The Purge is rated R in the US.
Is The Purge a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Science Fiction and Horror hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Purge?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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