The Purge: Election Year Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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

3.35 / 5.0

84% WILL SEE 16% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

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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Who stars in The Purge: Election Year – Cast List

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Frank Grillo
... Sergeant

End of Watch, Homefront
Elizabeth Mitchell
... Charlene 'Charlie' Roan

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, Witch Hunt
M
Mykelti Williamson
Is God Is, The Last Rodeo
R
Raymond J. Barry
... Caleb Warrens

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Little Children
E
Ethan Phillips
... Chief Couper

The Home, Irrational Man
S
Sparrowhawk
... Party Patron
E
Edwin Hodge
The Purge, The Tomorrow War
T
Terry Serpico
... Earl
D
David Aaron Baker
... Thomas Roselane

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Who is making The Purge: Election Year – Crew List

A look at The Purge: Election Year behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director James DeMonaco last helmed The Home and This Is the Night. The film's writer James DeMonaco last penned The Home and This Is the Night.

Director: James DeMonaco
Screenwriter: James DeMonaco
Producers: Michael Bay
Jason Blum
Andrew Form
Brad Fuller

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Blumhouse Productions
Platinum Dunes
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Production – What we know about the The Purge: Election Year

Key Facts

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

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2016

Completed

Changed The Purge: Election Year movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2016

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2015

Pre-Production

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

Oct 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

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 Release Date: When was the film released?

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