The Purge: Election Year (2016)
A relentless, high-octane fight for survival unfolds on the pulpy, gritty streets of a purging city.
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.
How intense is The Purge: Election Year?
The Purge: Election Year is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Purge: Election Year feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Purge: Election Year
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Purge: Election Year for you?
Is The Purge: Election Year scary?
Yes, properly. The Purge: Election Year is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Purge: Election Year gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Purge: Election Year sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Purge: Election Year OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Purge: Election Year?
The Purge: Election Year runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream The Purge: Election Year?
The Purge: Election Year is streaming on Prime Video and Peacock.
Does The Purge: Election Year have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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