The Purge: Anarchy (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2014, The Purge: Anarchy is a thriller and horror film directed by James DeMonaco, running about 104 minutes. “Welcome to America where one night a year all crime is legal” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One night per year, the government sanctions a 12-hour period in which citizens can commit any crime they wish -- including murder -- without fear of punishment or imprisonment. Leo, a sergeant who lost his son, plans a vigilante mission of revenge during the mayhem. However, instead of a death-dealing avenger, he becomes the unexpected protector of four innocent strangers who desperately need his help if they are to survive the night.
Who’s in it. The Purge: Anarchy stars Frank Grillo as Sergeant, Carmen Ejogo as Eva Sanchez, Jack Conley as Big Daddy and Michael Kenneth Williams as Carmelo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Purge: Anarchy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $111.9M at the box office.
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 The Purge: Anarchy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Purge: Anarchy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Purge: Anarchy (2014)?
- In US, The Purge: Anarchy 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 The Purge: Anarchy worth watching?
- The Purge: Anarchy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Purge: Anarchy?
- The Purge: Anarchy stars Frank Grillo, Carmen Ejogo, Jack Conley, Michael Kenneth Williams and LaKeith Stanfield.
- When was The Purge: Anarchy released?
- The Purge: Anarchy was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.