The Purge vs World War Z
World War Z has the higher audience score (6.8/10 against 6.3/10 for The Purge). The Purge is the shorter watch at 1h 26m compared with 1h 56m. Both are horror, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Purge
World War Z| The Purge | World War Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.3/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 26m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller | Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | France | – |
| Director | James DeMonaco | Marc Forster |
| Main cast | Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Edwin Hodge, Chris Mulkey, Max Burkholder | Matthew Fox, Ruth Negga, Elyes Gabel, Mireille Enos, James Badge Dale |
Synopsis
The Purge
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.
World War Z
Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human…
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