The Purge: Election Year

The Purge: Election Year (2016)

6/29/2016
109 minutes
6

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.

Revenue: $118,587,880

Details

Budget

$10,000,000

Rating

6/10 (5282 votes)

Status

Released

Production Companies

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

About The Purge: Election Year

In "The Purge: Election Year," the third installment of the Purge franchise, the annual night of legal crime takes on a political dimension. The narrative focuses on Senator Charlene Roan, a presidential candidate campaigning on a platform to abolish the Purge, and her head of security, Leo Barnes (reprising his role from "The Purge: Anarchy"). The film leans into its action and thriller genres as Barnes and Roan are forced to survive the streets of Washington D.C. when an internal government betrayal leaves them exposed during the Purge.

This entry continues to explore the social and political commentary inherent in the series, presenting a scenario where the Purge becomes a central issue in a national election. The horror elements are present through the violence and moral dilemmas faced by the characters throughout the night. The runtime of 109 minutes allows for a sustained period of tension and conflict as the characters navigate the dangerous urban landscape.

Rotten Tomatoes 55%
Metacritic 55/100
IMDb 6.0/10

Why you might be searching for The Purge: Election Year

Searchers are often looking for the movie where the annual "Purge" event is tied to an election, with a candidate aiming to end it. People also look for specific scenes involving masks or characters trying to survive the night, particularly the character from the second film, Leo Barnes, returning as a protector.

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