The Purge: Anarchy 2014
What is The Purge: Anarchy?
The Purge: Anarchy is a 2014 film centered on a government-sanctioned twelve-hour period during which all criminal activity, including murder, is legal and free from punishment. The narrative follows a man named Leo, a sergeant who is mourning the loss of his son.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 17, 2014
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- France, United States of America
- Studios
- Why Not Productions, Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse Productions
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $111,928,365
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
The Purge: Anarchy is a 2014 film centered on a government-sanctioned twelve-hour period during which all criminal activity, including murder, is legal and free from punishment. The narrative follows a man named Leo, a sergeant who is mourning the loss of his son. As the annual event begins, Leo embarks on a vigilante mission with the specific intention of seeking revenge for his personal tragedy. However, his plans are altered by the circumstances of the night. Rather than completing his mission as a death-dealing avenger, Leo finds himself in the role of an unexpected protector. He encounters four innocent strangers who are caught in the chaos and are in desperate need of assistance to survive the night. Leo must navigate the dangers of the sanctioned mayhem while helping these individuals navigate the city safely. The film explores the tension between his original goal of vengeance and his new responsibility to ensure the survival of those who rely on him for protection.
Should you watch it?
“During a sanctioned 12-hour period of lawlessness, a grieving sergeant becomes an unexpected protector.”
- Expands the scope of the original film to the streets
- Features high-stakes survival action
- Contains intense violence and chaos throughout the night
Watch it if you enjoy gritty survival thrillers set during a night of government-sanctioned lawlessness.
The film contains intense violence and horror themes consistent with its R rating.
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When was The Purge: Anarchy released?
The film was released in the US on July 18, 2014.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the premise of the night in the movie?
The government sanctions a 12-hour period where citizens can commit any crime without punishment.
Who is the main character associated with revenge?
Leo, a sergeant who lost his son, plans a vigilante mission during the mayhem.
How does this film differ in setting from the first movie?
Unlike the first film set in one house, this sequel follows characters stranded out in the streets and the Los Angeles area.