---
title: "The Purge: Election Year"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-purge-election-year-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 316727
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Purge: Election Year (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-purge-election-year-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former cop protects a presidential hopeful during the nation’s deadliest night."

### Why Watch
- High‑octane chase through a chaotic Purge night
- Explores political stakes of ending the Purge
- Features determined former police sergeant as protagonist

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic violence and intense horror may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film is violent and intense, making it appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, gritty, political, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-purge-election-year-2016#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James DeMonaco
- **Networks / Studios**: Why Not Productions, Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Elizabeth Mitchell** as *Senator Charlie Roan*
- **Frank Grillo** as *Leo Barnes*
- **Mykelti Williamson** as *Joe Dixon*
- **Betty Gabriel** as *Laney Rucker*
- **J. J. Soria** as *Marcos*
- **Raymond J. Barry** as *Leader Caleb Warrens*
- **Edwin Hodge** as *Dante Bishop*
- **Kyle Secor** as *Minister Edwidge Owens*
- **Ethan Phillips** as *Chief Couper*
- **Terry Serpico** as *Earl Danzinger*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the Purge in the film?
The Purge is an annual 12‑hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal.

### Q: Who is the main character?
Former police sergeant Leo Barnes leads the security effort.

### Q: Who does Leo Barnes protect?
He protects Senator Charlene Roan, a presidential candidate who vows to end the Purge.

### Q: When was the movie released?
It was released in the United States on July 1, 2016.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 49 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Purge: Election Year — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/316727)
- [The Purge: Anarchy: Cast, Plot, Where to Stream - Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/the-purge-anarchy-release-date-news)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*