The First Purge
“Witness the birth of an American tradition.”
Synopsis
To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the others, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-06
Top Cast
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Y'lan Noel
Dmitri Cimber
Lex Scott Davis
Nya Charms
Joivan Wade
Isaiah Charms
Steve Harris
Freddy
Mugga
Dolores
Patch Darragh
Arlo Sabian / Chief of Staff
Marisa Tomei
Dr. May Updale / Architect
Luna Lauren Vélez
Luisa
Kristen Solis
Selina
Rotimi Paul
Skeletor
Mo McRae
7 & 7
Jermel Howard
Lorenzo
Siya
Blaise
Christian Robinson
Capital A
Derek Basco
Taz
D.K. Bowser
Sharpie
Mitchell Edwards
Kels
Maria Rivera
Anna
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 76 DaysJuly 4, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 18, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 2, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$137.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.54x
+$124.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerard McMurray
- Screenplay & Story
- James DeMonaco
- Original Score
- Kevin Lax
- Original Title
- The First Purge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $137.1M
- Production Studios
- Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse Productions, Universal Pictures, Man in a Tree Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerard McMurray
James DeMonaco
Kevin Lax
Anastas N. Michos
Jim Page
Jeanette Volturno, James DeMonaco, Steven R. Molen, Couper Samuelson, Jason Blum
Department Leadership Roster
Hank Amos
Stunt Coordinator
Gerard McMurray
Director
James DeMonaco
Writer
Jason Blum
Producer
Amela Bakšić
Costume Design
Andrew Form
Producer
Sébastien K. Lemercier
Producer
Michael Bay
Producer
Sharon Lomofsky
Production Design
Brad Fuller
Producer
Anastas N. Michos
Director of Photography
Jim Page
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Purge
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What is The First Purge about?
To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the others, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.
Who directed The First Purge?
The First Purge was directed by Gerard McMurray.
Who stars in The First Purge?
The principal cast of The First Purge includes Y'lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, Steve Harris, Mugga.
When was The First Purge released and how long is it?
The First Purge was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The First Purge?
The First Purge had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $137.1M at the worldwide box office (10.54 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The First Purge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Purge was composed by Kevin Lax.
Is The First Purge based on a book or true story?
The First Purge is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "James DeMonaco".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Purge?
The First Purge holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).