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MyCinema has not rated The Purge: Election Year for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Purge: Election Year in the US?

The Purge: Election Year streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Purge: Election Year?

The Purge: Election Year runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Is The Purge: Election Year suitable for kids?

The Purge: Election Year is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20161h 49mAction / Horror / Thriller

The Purge: Election Year

Name: The Purge: Election Year
Genre: Action, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2016-06-29
Duration: 109 min

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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.

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The Purge: Election Year at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 49m

At 1h 49m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, horror, and thriller.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5,609 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Purge: Election Year tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 49m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5,609 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Purge: Election Year

Is The Purge: Election Year scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Purge: Election Year for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Purge: Election Year in the US?: The Purge: Election Year streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Purge: Election Year?: The Purge: Election Year runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Is The Purge: Election Year suitable for kids?: The Purge: Election Year is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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