The Purge (2013)
Neither audiences nor critics are sold.
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The Purge is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix.
What the audience says
The Purge neither embarrasses itself nor gives you much reason to recommend it. It carries a 6.2/10 on TMDB across 9,064 ratings — squarely mid-table. It keeps things short at 85 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 85 minutes on it?
85 minutes of English science fiction with horror threaded through. That score holds across 9,064 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 6.2/10 across 9,064 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not do the world-building work
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
Given the country's overcrowded prisons, the U.S. government begins to allow 12-hour periods of time in which all illegal activity is legal. During one of these free-for-alls, a family must protect themselves from a home invasion.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 25m — short |
| Genre | Science Fiction / Horror |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
James DeMonaco
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 11 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Netflix titles in New Zealand
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