Purgatory (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1999, Purgatory is an action, fantasy, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Uli Edel, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. An outlaw band flees a posse and rides into Refuge, a small town where no one carries a gun, drinks, or swears. The town is actually Purgatory, and the peaceful inhabitants are all famous dead outlaws and criminals such as Doc Holiday and Wild Bill Hickok who must redeem themselves before gaining admittance to Heaven... or screw up and go to Hell.
Who’s in it. Purgatory stars Sam Shepard as Sheriff Forrest / Wild Bill Hickock, Eric Roberts as Blackjack Britton, Randy Quaid as Doc Woods / Doc Holliday and Peter Stormare as Cavin Guthrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Purgatory has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Purgatory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Purgatory tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Purgatory (1999)?
- In US, Purgatory is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Purgatory worth watching?
- Purgatory holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, science fiction and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Purgatory?
- Purgatory stars Sam Shepard, Eric Roberts, Randy Quaid, Peter Stormare and Brad Rowe.
- When was Purgatory released?
- Purgatory was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.