The Purge: Anarchy

Theatrical - Wide 2014-07-18

Cast Frank Grillo Carmen Ejogo Zach Gilford Kiele Sanchez John Beasley
Directed by James DeMonaco

Box Office Gross: $111,928,365

Running Time: 103 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Why Not Productions, Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse Productions, 5150 Action

Genres: Horror Thriller

JoBlo's Rating

6/10

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... See more 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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Posted 12 years ago

PLOT: It's once again time for “The Purge”– a yearly event where, for twelve hours, all crime is legal – even murder. This time, a single mother (Carmen Ejogo) and her daughter (Zoe Soul), along with a bickering couple (Kiele...

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