The Purifiers (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2005, The Purifiers is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Richard Jobson, running about 85 minutes. “The New Generation Of Warriors.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of martial arts clubs who have created their own city infrastructure after tiring of government initiatives. Responding to the greed and corruption creeping into the other clubs, headed by capitalist-wannabe Moses, The Purifiers battle to maintain the successful system which has rid the city of crime and violence.
Who’s in it. The Purifiers stars Kevin McKidd as Moses, Dominic Monaghan as Sol, Gordon Alexander as John and Rachel Grant as Li, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Purifiers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Purifiers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Purifiers 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 The Purifiers (2005)?
- In GB, The Purifiers is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Purifiers worth watching?
- The Purifiers holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Purifiers?
- The Purifiers stars Kevin McKidd, Dominic Monaghan, Gordon Alexander, Rachel Grant and Amber Sainsbury.
- When was The Purifiers released?
- The Purifiers was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.