The Purge: Anarchy

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The Purge: Anarchy

R

Released Jul 18, 2014

1h 43m

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Mystery & Thriller

Horror

Adventure

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One night per year, the government sanctions a 12-hour period in which citizens can commit any crime they wish -- including murder -- without fear of punishment or imprisonment. Leo, a sergeant who lost his son, plans a vigilante mission of revenge during the mayhem. However, instead of a death-dealing avenger, he becomes the unexpected protector of four innocent strangers who desperately need his help if they are to survive the night.

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Critics Consensus

Gritty, grisly, and uncommonly ambitious, The Purge: Anarchy represents a slight improvement over its predecessor, but it's still never as smart or resonant as it tries to be.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

I'm completely on board with the horror action, but this sequel really points out the glaring thematic flaws.

Rated: C

Sep 2, 2017

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

A nasty little B-picture, unashamed of its exploitation roots.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 26, 2014

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

The action sequences are well judged throughout. But we never get any closer to understanding which end of the fence the film-makers sit at.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 25, 2014

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Despite the movie’s blundering detour it does get back on track just in time to provide an unexpected satisfying ending.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The movie's attempts at social commentary about the decline of U.S. culture and increasingly extreme politics are overshadowed by how DeMonaco revels in morbid ultra-violence.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 11, 2022

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Dan Brightmore

NME (New Musical Express)

...it will leave a nasty taste in your mouth, making you wince and jump out of your seat.

Rated: 3/5

May 25, 2021

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Jason M

This purge movies is so epic 😎😎😎😎

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/14/25

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Patrick S

A upgrade from the first movie. Enjoyable characters. I felt more invested in these characters then the first purge movie. good story

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/22/25

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Shawn R

This movie is pretty good, but the original is better

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Audience M

Delivering more action and greater urgency than its predecessor, The Purge: Anarchy is a more brutal, more effective discussion of the moral implications of America's most horrifying night of the year.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/25

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Korra N

Far from great but still a decent movie, The Purge: Anarchy is a great showcase for Frank Grillo and some really twisted albeit heavy-handed politics that's a sadly possible future for the US with billionaires running things.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/28/24

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Albert W

It's no masterpiece but I enjoyed it (but not quite as much as the first movie). Frank Grillo was pretty good.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Zach Gilford

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Kiele Sanchez

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Synopsis

One night per year, the government sanctions a 12-hour period in which citizens can commit any crime they wish -- including murder -- without fear of punishment or imprisonment. Leo, a sergeant who lost his son, plans a vigilante mission of revenge during the mayhem. However, instead of a death-dealing avenger, he becomes the unexpected protector of four innocent strangers who desperately need his help if they are to survive the night.

Director: James DeMonaco
Producer: Jason Blum, Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Brad Fuller, Sebastien K. Lemercier
Screenwriter: James DeMonaco
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse, Why Not Productions
Rating: R (Strong Disturbing Violence|Language)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 18, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 7, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $71.5M
Runtime: 1h 43m

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