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The Purge

6.220131h 25mRMovieScience FictionHorrorThriller

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.

DirectorJames DeMonaco
WriterJames DeMonaco
ProducersMichael Bay·Sébastien K. Lemercier

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Cast · Directed by James DeMonaco

EHEthan Hawke
Ethan Hawke
James Sandin
LHLena Headey
Lena Headey
Mary Sandin
MBMax Burkholder
Max Burkholder
Charlie Sandin
AKAdelaide Kane
Adelaide Kane
Zoey Sandin
EHEdwin Hodge
Edwin Hodge
Bloody Stranger
RWRhys Wakefield
Rhys Wakefield
Polite Leader
TOTony Oller
Tony Oller
Henry
ABArija Bareikis
Arija Bareikis
Mrs. Grace Ferrin
TYTom Yi
Tom Yi
Mr. Cali
CMChris Mulkey
Chris Mulkey
Mr. Halverson
TFTisha French
Tisha French
Mrs. Halverson
DBDana Bunch
Dana Bunch
Mr. Ferrin

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The Purge — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Purge?

The Purge is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is The Purge on Netflix?

Yes — The Purge is available on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Purge on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Purge is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Purge for free?

The Purge is available on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Purge?

Yes — The Purge is followed by The Purge: Anarchy (2014) in the Purge Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Purge?

The Purge is the first film in the Purge Collection.

Is The Purge part of a trilogy?

No — The Purge is part of the Purge Collection, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Purge Collection?

There are 5 films in the Purge Collection: The Purge (2013), The Purge: Anarchy (2014), The Purge: Election Year (2016), The First Purge (2018) and The Forever Purge (2021).