The Purge (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 2018, The Purge is a mystery, crime and drama series.
What it’s about. Set in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them all together is a mysterious savior who’s impeccably equipped for everything the night throws at them. As the clock winds down with their fates hanging in the balance, each character is forced to reckon with their pasts as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.
Who’s in it. The Purge stars Gabriel Chavarria as Miguel Guerrero, Jessica Garza as Penelope "Penny" Guerrero, Hannah Emily Anderson as Jenna Betancourt and Colin Woodell as Rick Betancourt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Purge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Purge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Purge tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Stranger Things, House and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Purge (2018)?
- In US, The Purge 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 worth watching?
- The Purge holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery, crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Purge?
- The Purge stars Gabriel Chavarria, Jessica Garza, Hannah Emily Anderson, Colin Woodell and Lili Simmons.
- When was The Purge released?
- The Purge was released in 2018.