The Purge: Election Year
2016, English. Directed by James DeMonaco.
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Seventeen 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 5,657 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Purge: Election Year
The Purge: Election Year is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- James DeMonacoDirector
- Elizabeth MitchellSenator Charlie Roan
- Frank GrilloLeo Barnes
- Mykelti WilliamsonJoe Dixon
- Betty GabrielLaney Rucker
- J. J. SoriaMarcos
- Raymond J. BarryLeader Caleb Warrens
- Edwin HodgeDante Bishop
- Kyle SecorMinister Edwidge Owens
- Ethan PhillipsChief Couper
- Terry SerpicoEarl Danzinger
- David Aaron BakerTommy Roseland
- Kimberly HoweSchool Girl #4
Details
- Released
- 29 June 2016
- Country
- France, Japan, United States of America
- Written by
- James DeMonaco
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $119M
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The Purge: Election Year: quick answers
What should I watch before The Purge: Election Year?
Watch The Purge (2013) and The Purge: Anarchy (2014) first.
What comes after The Purge: Election Year?
Next in the series: The First Purge (2018) and The Forever Purge (2021).
Is The Purge: Election Year worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 5,657 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Purge: Election Year?
The Purge: Election Year runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Purge: Election Year have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Purge: Election Year. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Purge: Election Year parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Purge: Election Year is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Purge: Election Year on?
The Purge: Election Year is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Purge: Election Year?
If you liked The Purge: Election Year, try The First Purge, The Hunt, The Forever Purge.
Who directed The Purge: Election Year?
The Purge: Election Year (2016) was directed by James DeMonaco and stars Elizabeth Mitchell, Frank Grillo, Mykelti Williamson.