Purgatory (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1998, Purgatory is an action, war and tv movie film directed by Aleksandr Nevzorov, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a story about the battle for a hospital building in Grozny (Chechnya) in January 1995 between Russian Army forces and Chechen rebels supported by Arabian mujahideen and international mercenaries. Although the story is fictional, most of the characters are based on real-life prototypes and events are the compilation of true events during the Grozny Siege in the First Chechen War.
Who’s in it. Purgatory stars Aleksandr Baranov, Aleksandr Makarov, Dmitriy Nagiev as Dukuz Israpilov and Sergey Rost as Tankist T-80, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Purgatory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Purgatory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Purgatory 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 Purgatory (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Purgatory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Purgatory worth watching?
- Purgatory holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Purgatory?
- Purgatory stars Aleksandr Baranov, Aleksandr Makarov, Dmitriy Nagiev, Sergey Rost and Aleksandr Shekhtel.
- When was Purgatory released?
- Purgatory was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.