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The Purge: Election Year

"Keep America great"

June 29, 2016 1h 49m 6.4/10 (5,415 votes)

Originally released in 2016. The Purge: Election Year is a action/horror film. directed by James DeMonaco.

Starring Elizabeth Mitchell, Frank Grillo, and Mykelti Williamson

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 29, 2016 9 years ago
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Runtime 1h 49m 109 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (5,415 votes)
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Budget $10M Production budget
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Box Office $118.6M 11.9x return
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Language English Original language
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Country France + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$118,587,880

Production Companies

  • Why Not Productions
  • Universal Pictures
  • Blumhouse Productions
  • Platinum Dunes
  • Dentsu Entertainment
  • Fuji Television Network
  • Man in a Tree Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Purge: Election Year about?

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 e...

Who directed The Purge: Election Year?

The Purge: Election Year was directed by James DeMonaco.

How long is The Purge: Election Year?

The Purge: Election Year has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).

When was The Purge: Election Year released?

The Purge: Election Year was released on June 29, 2016 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Purge: Election Year?

The main cast of The Purge: Election Year includes Elizabeth Mitchell, Frank Grillo, Mykelti Williamson, Betty Gabriel, J. J. Soria.

Is The Purge: Election Year worth watching?

The Purge: Election Year has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 5,415 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.