Purgatory (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1988, Purgatory is an action and drama film directed by Ami Artzi, running about 89 minutes. “Arrested 7,000 miles from home. Sentenced for a crime she didn’t commit.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Peace Corps volunteers in Africa are framed and put into an oppressive women's prison.
Who’s in it. Purgatory stars Tanya Roberts as Carly Arnold, Julie Pop as Melanie, Hal Orlandini as Bledsoe and Adrienne Pearce as Janine (as Adrienne Pearse), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Purgatory has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1988)?
- In US, Purgatory is available to stream on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Purgatory worth watching?
- Purgatory holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Purgatory?
- Purgatory stars Tanya Roberts, Julie Pop, Hal Orlandini, Adrienne Pearce and Marie Human.
- When was Purgatory released?
- Purgatory was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.