The Purge: Election Year (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2016, The Purge: Election Year is an action, thriller and horror film directed by James DeMonaco, running about 105 minutes. “Keep America great” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Purge: Election Year stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Senator Charlie Roan, Frank Grillo as Leo Barnes, Mykelti Williamson as Joe Dixon and Betty Gabriel as Laney Rucker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Purge: Election Year has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $118.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Purge: Election Year page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Purge: Election Year tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Purge: Election Year (2016)?
- In US, The Purge: Election Year is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Purge: Election Year worth watching?
- The Purge: Election Year holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Purge: Election Year?
- The Purge: Election Year stars Elizabeth Mitchell, Frank Grillo, Mykelti Williamson, Betty Gabriel and J. J. Soria.
- When was The Purge: Election Year released?
- The Purge: Election Year was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.