The Purge: Election Year 2016
“Keep America great”
What is The Purge: Election Year?
The Purge: Election Year is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Action, Horror, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 29, 2016
- Studios
- Why Not Productions, Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions
- Genres
- Action, Horror, Thriller
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Overview
The Purge: Election Year is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Action, Horror, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Why Not Productions, Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A former cop protects a presidential hopeful during the nation’s deadliest night.”
- High‑octane chase through a chaotic Purge night
- Explores political stakes of ending the Purge
- Features determined former police sergeant as protagonist
- Graphic violence and intense horror may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy fast‑paced action set against a dystopian political backdrop.
The film is violent and intense, making it appropriate for mature audiences.
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What is the Purge in the film?
The Purge is an annual 12‑hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal.
Who is the main character?
Former police sergeant Leo Barnes leads the security effort.
Who does Leo Barnes protect?
He protects Senator Charlene Roan, a presidential candidate who vows to end the Purge.
When was the movie released?
It was released in the United States on July 1, 2016.
How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 49 minutes.