The Purge: Election Year
“Keep America great”
Two years after choosing not to kill the man who killed his son, former police sergeant Leo Barnes has become head of security for Senator Charlene Roan, the front runner in the next Presidential election due to her vow to eliminate the Purge. On the night of what should be the final Purge, a betrayal from within the government forces Barnes and Roan out onto the street where they must fight to survive the night.
Where to watch The Purge: Election Year in United States
Can I watch The Purge: Election Year in United States? Yes — you can stream The Purge: Election Year in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Zee5, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Crave, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Purge: Election Year
The Purge: Election Year is a 2016 English-language action, horror and thriller film directed by James DeMonaco. The cast is led by Elizabeth Mitchell, Frank Grillo, Mykelti Williamson. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 5600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
The Purge: Election Year was produced by Why Not Productions, Universal Pictures, and Blumhouse Productions and made in France and Japan. It was released on June 29, 2016, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $119 million worldwide.
- Director
- James DeMonaco
- Writers
- James DeMonaco
- Release date
- June 29, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Japan
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $119 million
- Production
- Why Not Productions, Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions
The Purge: Election Year cast & crew
The Purge: Election Year was directed by James DeMonaco and written by James DeMonaco.
The cast features Elizabeth Mitchell as Senator Charlie Roan, Frank Grillo as Leo Barnes, Mykelti Williamson as Joe Dixon, Betty Gabriel as Laney Rucker, J. J. Soria as Marcos, and Raymond J. Barry as Leader Caleb Warrens.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nathan Whitehead, cinematography is by Jacques Jouffret, and it was produced by Andrew Form and Sébastien K. Lemercier.
Is The Purge: Election Year worth watching?
The Purge: Election Year holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 5,578 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, horror, and thriller, The Purge: Election Year is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Purge: Election Year
In United States, you can stream The Purge: Election Year on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Purge: Election Year
Elizabeth Mitchell
Senator Charlie Roan
Frank Grillo
Leo Barnes
Mykelti Williamson
Joe Dixon
Betty Gabriel
Laney Rucker
J. J. Soria
Marcos
Raymond J. Barry
Leader Caleb Warrens
Edwin Hodge
Dante Bishop
Kyle Secor
Minister Edwidge Owens
Ethan Phillips
Chief Couper
Terry Serpico
Earl Danzinger
David Aaron Baker
Tommy Roseland
Kimberly Howe
School Girl #4
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The Purge: Election Year — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Purge: Election Year in United States?
The Purge: Election Year is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus in United States.
▸Is The Purge: Election Year on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Purge: Election Year is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Purge: Election Year in?
The Purge: Election Year is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Purge: Election Year?
The Purge: Election Year runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is The Purge: Election Year rated?
The Purge: Election Year is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 5,578 ratings.
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