The Purge (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Given the country's overcrowded prisons, the U.S. government begins to allow 12-hour periods of time in which all illegal activity is legal. During one of these free-for-alls, a family must protect themselves from a home invasion.
Rated R • 2013 • 1h 25m
In a near-future America, all crime including murder is legal for 12 hours each year. A family is besieged in their home when they shelter a stranger. Ethan Hawke. The R rating is for sustained violent home invasion sequences. A tight, efficient thriller whose political allegory is more interesting than its execution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Purge appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Purge is best for ages 16+. It's rated R. In a near-future America, all crime including murder is legal for 12 hours each year. A family is besieged in their home when they shelter a stranger. Ethan Hawke. The R rating is for sustained violent home invasion…
What age rating does The Purge have?
The Purge is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 16+.
What is The Purge about?
In a near-future America, all crime including murder is legal for 12 hours each year. A family is besieged in their home when they shelter a stranger. Ethan Hawke. The R rating is for sustained violent home invasion sequences. A tight, efficient thriller whose political allegory is more interesting than its execution.
Is there sex or nudity in The Purge?
None.
How violent is The Purge?
Home invasion violence — people attacking a house and its occupants. Sustained threat and several deaths. Graphic consistent with R.
Is the language in The Purge appropriate for kids?
Strong language consistent with R rating.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Purge?
None.
What mature themes appear in The Purge?
The Purge's political allegory — that the annual purge primarily kills the poor, the sick, and the marginalised while the wealthy shelter safely — is its most interesting element. A family whose security system business profits from fear of the Purge…
How long is The Purge?
The Purge runs 85 minutes, directed by James DeMonaco, released in 2013.
Where can I read the full The Purge parent guide?
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