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The Purge
Box Office
Hit · 30.4x
Budget$3M
Worldwide Gross$91.3M
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The Purge

The Purge

movie·R·Jun 7, 2013·
Box OfficeHit · 30.4x
$3M
Budget
$91.3M
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The Purge

movie
R
June 7, 2013
Wokeometer Rating
3Based
Audience Woke Score
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Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke

TL;DR Verdict

The Purge scores a low 3/10 by focusing on class resentment and economic betrayal as a morality tale about wealth divides, with no identity-politics framing or source alterations. Incidental diversity stays secondary to the core story, making it safe neutral entertainment.

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Detailed Analysis

The supplied research describes an original 2013 film with no pre-existing source material or established characters available for comparison.

All casting entries show unresolved status on performer facts and comparisons, with explicit findings of no established-character changes or cross-sex casting. No normalized status fields confirm any race, gender, or sexuality alterations to prior canon. The narrative centers on class resentment, economic betrayal by neighbors, gun-culture critiques, and societal apathy framed by the director as a morality tale on wealth divides and violence catharsis rather than identity-based activism.

Supporting diversity appears incidental and does not drive premise or arcs. Because unresolved comparisons cannot support a confirmed-change floor or elevate centrality of progressive ideological elements, the score remains in the 2-4 band for minor thematic overlap without identity-politics framing or source alterations. Material uncertainty persists around any unlisted minor roles or unverified creator statements beyond the provided record; only the bounded original-character findings are preserved.

No evidence elevates the work to noticeable identity-focused representation or systemic-oppression narratives tied to race or gender. Casting evidence: Casting research is incomplete or contains unresolved comparisons; overall casting fidelity has not been established. Documented credits include Ethan Hawke as James Sandin; Lena Headey as Mary Sandin; Edwin Hodge as Bloody Stranger / Dante Bishop. The casting comparison for Ethan Hawke as James Sandin remains unresolved.

The casting comparison for Lena Headey as Mary Sandin remains unresolved. The casting comparison for Edwin Hodge as Bloody Stranger / Dante Bishop remains unresolved.

Key Factors

  • Original story with no established characters or canon alterations available for comparison
  • All casting comparisons and performer facts carry unresolved status; no confirmed changes
  • Class inequality and economic resentment form central subplot without identity-politics framing
  • Creator intent described as focused on gun violence and class apathy rather than DEI or identity themes
  • Incidental supporting diversity does not drive premise, arcs, or narrative centrality

Methodology: Each score synthesizes audience discourse, critic and aggregator reception, and press coverage — weighed against the work itself, not any single source.

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Is The Purge Woke?

We've run a full content analysis on The Purge and scored it 3/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of woke content is in The Purge?

Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into The Purge's overall score.

Is The Purge family-friendly?

Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). The Purge is rated R. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.

How does Wokeometer score movies?

We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →

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Top Cast

Ethan Hawke
3.3Based

Ethan Hawke

James Sandin

Lena Headey
2.1Based

Lena Headey

Mary Sandin

Max Burkholder
3Based

Max Burkholder

Charlie Sandin

Adelaide Kane
4.5Mixed

Adelaide Kane

Zoey Sandin

Edwin Hodge
2.5Based

Edwin Hodge

Bloody Stranger

Rhys Wakefield
2Based

Rhys Wakefield

Polite Leader

Tony Oller
3Based

Tony Oller

Henry

Arija Bareikis
3Based

Arija Bareikis

Mrs. Grace Ferrin

Tom Yi
2.5Based

Tom Yi

Mr. Cali

Chris Mulkey
3Based

Chris Mulkey

Mr. Halverson

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