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Summary In a future America devastated by crime and overcrowded prisons, the government provides a 12-hour period once a year when all criminal activity (including murder) is legal. A man attempts to protect his family from an intruder during one such period.

Directed By: James DeMonaco

Written By: James DeMonaco

The Purge
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 33 Critic Reviews
41
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 564 User Ratings
5.4
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Summary In a future America devastated by crime and overcrowded prisons, the government provides a 12-hour period once a year when all criminal activity (including murder) is legal. A man attempts to protect his family from an intruder during one such period.

Directed By: James DeMonaco

Written By: James DeMonaco

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 33 Critic Reviews
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18% Positive
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52% Mixed
17 Reviews
30% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 33 Critic Reviews
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18% Positive
6 Reviews
52% Mixed
17 Reviews
30% Negative
10 Reviews

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5.4
34% Positive
191 Ratings
41% Mixed
233 Ratings
25% Negative
140 Ratings

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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 564 User Ratings
5.4
34% Positive
191 Ratings
41% Mixed
233 Ratings
25% Negative
140 Ratings

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Production Company Universal Pictures, Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse Productions, Why Not Productions
Release Date Jun 7, 2013
Duration 1 h 25 m
Rating R
Tagline Reminder all emergency services will be suspended for a 12-hour period during the purge.
Golden Trailer Awards
3 Nominations
Fright Meter Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination