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What it's about
This horror/action-adventure film from director Gerard McMurray serves as a prequel that recounts events that led up to the first Purge event. To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Gerard McMurray
- Writer
- James DeMonaco
- Starring
- Y'lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade
Details
- Released
- 2018-07-04
- Language
- English, French, Spanish, Russian
- Country
- Japan, United States
- Box office
- $69,488,745
- Awards
- 1 nomination total
Where to Watch The First Purge (2018) — common questions
- Where to watch The First Purge?
- You can watch the movie The First Purge on Peacock in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.
- Where can I watch The First Purge?
- You can watch the movie The First Purge on Peacock in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.
- Where can I stream the movie The First Purge (2018)?
- The First Purge is streaming on Peacock in the United States.
- Can I watch The First Purge for free?
- The First Purge is included with a subscription on Peacock. We have not confirmed a free source in the United States.
- Is The First Purge on Peacock?
- Yes. You can watch The First Purge on Peacock in the United States.
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