# Where to watch The Purge: Election Year (2016) in the UK

> The Purge: Election Year (2016) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 109 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.4/10  
**Genres:** Action, Horror, Thriller  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T09:18:54.105Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Purge%3A%20Election%20Year)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=The%20Purge%3A%20Election%20Year)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Purge%3A%20Election%20Year&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Purge%3A%20Election%20Year&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Purge%3A%20Election%20Year)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Purge%3A%20Election%20Year+film)

### Buy (digital download)

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- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Purge%3A%20Election%20Year)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Purge%3A%20Election%20Year+film)

## Frequently asked questions

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

The Purge: Election Year (2016) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent The Purge: Election Year?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Purge: Election Year?**

Yes. The Purge: Election Year can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is The Purge: Election Year on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Purge: Election Year is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/316727/the-purge-election-year-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/gg7tlp45xqGWMra0sqQVPvybje2.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/316727/the-purge-election-year-2016.json

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