The Purge: Election Year(2016)
“Keep America great”
Overview
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.
Director
James DeMonaco
Studio
Why Not Productions
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$119M
Cast
Elizabeth Mitchell
as Senator Charlie Roan
Frank Grillo
as Leo Barnes
Mykelti Williamson
as Joe Dixon
Betty Gabriel
as Laney Rucker
J. J. Soria
as Marcos
Raymond J. Barry
as Leader Caleb Warrens
Edwin Hodge
as Dante Bishop
Kyle Secor
as Minister Edwidge Owens
Ethan Phillips
as Chief Couper
Terry Serpico
as Earl Danzinger
David Aaron Baker
as Tommy Roseland
Kimberly Howe
as School Girl #4
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$119M
Production Companies
Why Not Productions • Universal Pictures • Blumhouse Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Purge: Election Year?▼
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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 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.
Who directed The Purge: Election Year?▼
The Purge: Election Year was directed by James DeMonaco and released in 2016. It is a action, horror, thriller film.
How long is The Purge: Election Year?▼
The Purge: Election Year has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in The Purge: Election Year?▼
The cast of The Purge: Election Year includes Elizabeth Mitchell as Senator Charlie Roan, Frank Grillo as Leo Barnes, Mykelti Williamson as Joe Dixon, Betty Gabriel as Laney Rucker, J. J. Soria as Marcos and more.
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