Where To Watch The Purge: Election Year (2016)

The Purge: Election Year takes the dystopian horror franchise to a political level, where the annual Purge becomes a national election weapon. The story centers on Senator Charlie Roan, who survives a Purge night massacre years earlier and now campaigns to end the tradition forever. As Purge night begins, she becomes a prime target for assassination. Former police sergeant Leo Barnes is assigned to protect her, and together they navigate violent streets filled with extremist groups and corrupt officials. The film blends action, horror, and political satire, exposing how power uses legalized violence to control society.

Action Drama Horror Thriller

Release Date: July 1, 2016
Director: James DeMonaco
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller, Action
Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes
Language: Englilsh
Starring: Frank Grillo, Elizabeth Mitchell, Mykelti Williamson, Betty Gabriel, J.J. Soria (Joseph Julian Soria), Edwin Hodge
Box Office: $118.6 Million Worldwide
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video, Zee5

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Two years after the events of The Purge: Anarchy, America prepares for another Purge night during a heated presidential election. Senator Charlie Roan, a vocal opponent of the Purge, is targeted by the ruling New Founding Fathers after her immunity is revoked. Leo Barnes, now her head of security, defies orders to protect her. As chaos spreads across Washington, D.C., they encounter underground resistance groups fighting back against the system. The night reveals horrifying truths about how the Purge is manipulated to eliminate political enemies and the poor. With rebellion growing, the future of the Purge and America itself hangs in the balance.

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Did You Know

The Purge: Election Year is that its plot was written before the real 2016 U.S. presidential election, yet many scenes and themes felt so politically accurate that audiences believed the film was directly inspired by real-world events.

Where To Watch The Purge: Election Year (2016)

More details about The Purge: Election Year (2016) and where you can watch