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MyCinema has not rated The First Purge for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The First Purge in the US?

The First Purge streams on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The First Purge?

The First Purge runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Is The First Purge suitable for kids?

The First Purge is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20181h 37mAction / Horror / Thriller

The First Purge

Name: The First Purge
Genre: Action, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2018-07-04
Duration: 97 min

Witness the birth of an American tradition.

To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the others, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 37m

At 1h 37m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, horror, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 4,317 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

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Is The First Purge scary?: MyCinema has not rated The First Purge for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The First Purge in the US?: The First Purge streams on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The First Purge?: The First Purge runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Is The First Purge suitable for kids?: The First Purge is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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