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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

ProducersSébastien K. Lemercier·Jason Blum

Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video

Peacock Premium

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Peacock Premium Plus

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

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The Purge — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Purge?

The Purge is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Purge on Netflix?

No, The Purge is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium.

Is The Purge on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Purge for free?

The Purge is available on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium in United States, 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).