The First Purge (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, The First Purge is an action, thriller, crime and horror film directed by Gerard McMurray, running about 97 minutes. “A Nation Reborn” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The First Purge stars Y'lan Noel as Dmitri Cimber, Lex Scott Davis as Nya Charms, Joivan Wade as Isaiah Charms and Mugga as Dolores, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The First Purge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $137.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Purge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Purge 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 First Purge (2018)?
- In US, The First 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 First Purge worth watching?
- The First Purge holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The First Purge?
- The First Purge stars Y'lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, Mugga and Luna Lauren Velez.
- When was The First Purge released?
- The First Purge was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.