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Last modified: Sep. 3, 2016

The Purge: Election Year

Release Date: Friday, July 1, 2016 Theaters

Reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.

Director: James DeMonaco

Starring: Frank Grillo Elizabeth Mitchell Mykelti Williamson Raymond J. Barry Ethan Phillips

R Action 1 hr, 45 m

  • 3.3 / 5
84% 16%

Reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.

Plot

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Plot
It’s been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.C. on the one night when no help is available, they must stay alive until dawn…or both be sacrificed for their sins against the state.
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The film's director James DeMonaco last directed This Is the Night and The Purge: Anarchy. The film's writer James DeMonaco last wrote This Is the Night and The Forever Purge.

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Michael Bay
Jason Blum
Andrew Form
Brad Fuller

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  • Sequel to the 2014 film "The Purge: Anarchy."

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Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Begins production in September 2015.

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for disturbing bloody violence and strong language
Runtime
1 hr, 45 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
The Purge 3

Language
English

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The Purge: Election Year was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 1, 2016. There were 6 other movies released on the same date, including The Legend of Tarzan, The BFG and Our Kind of Traitor.

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