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The Purge: Election Year
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Directed by James DeMonaco. With Elizabeth Mitchell, Frank Grillo, Mykelti Williamson.
6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTTwo 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 run…
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MoviHero lists June 29, 2016 as the release date for The Purge: Election Year. James DeMonaco is the listed director. The listed cast includes Elizabeth Mitchell as Senator Charlie Roan, Frank Grillo as Leo Barnes, Mykelti Williamson as Joe Dixon, Betty Gabriel as Laney Rucker. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 29, 2016
GenresThriller · Action · Horror
Runtime1h 49m
DirectorJames DeMonaco
CastElizabeth Mitchell as Senator Charlie Roan, Frank Grillo as Leo Barnes, Mykelti Williamson as Joe Dixon, Betty Gabriel as Laney Rucker
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Purge: Election Year runs 1h 49m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.4/10 from 5,651 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary8/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
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“The best looking movie of the Purge franchise, and I was happy to see Frank Grillo returning, but still a definitive step down from its…”
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“A SCREEN ZEALOTS REVIEW www.screenzealots.com Whereas most franchises are characterized by sequels that degrade in quality over time, “The Purge” is one that continues to…”
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“Boy, there's a whole bunch of Negros comin' right this way. And we sitting up here like a bucket of motherfucking chicken.”
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otherSenator Charlie RoanSenator Charlie Roan in The Purge: Election Year (2016), played by Elizabeth Mitchell.Open character guide otherLeo BarnesLeo Barnes in The Purge: Election Year (2016), played by Frank Grillo.Open character guide otherJoe DixonJoe Dixon in The Purge: Election Year (2016), played by Mykelti Williamson.Open character guide
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