The Purge: Election Year
“Keep America great.”
Synopsis
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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The Purge: Election Year - Official Trailer 2 (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-19
Top Cast
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Elizabeth Mitchell
Senator Charlie Roan
Frank Grillo
Leo Barnes
Mykelti Williamson
Joe Dixon
Betty Gabriel
Laney Rucker
J. J. Soria
Marcos
Raymond J. Barry
Leader Caleb Warrens
Edwin Hodge
Dante Bishop
Kyle Secor
Minister Edwidge Owens
Ethan Phillips
Chief Couper
Terry Serpico
Earl Danzinger
David Aaron Baker
Tommy Roseland
Kimberly Howe
School Girl #4
Roman Blat
Uncle Sam
J. Jewels
Political Debater
Barry Nolan
Reporter #1
Liza Colón-Zayas
Dawn
Adam Cantor
Tall Eric Busmalis
Christopher James Baker
Harmon James
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 13, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$118.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
11.86x
+$108.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James DeMonaco
- Screenplay & Story
- James DeMonaco
- Original Score
- Nathan Whitehead
- Original Title
- The Purge: Election Year
- Country of Origin
- France, Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $118.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, Platinum Dunes, Man in a Tree Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James DeMonaco
James DeMonaco
Nathan Whitehead
Jacques Jouffret, Brian Heller
Todd E. Miller
Andrew Form, Sébastien K. Lemercier, Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller
Department Leadership Roster
James DeMonaco
Director
Hank Amos
Stunt Coordinator
James DeMonaco
Writer
Jacques Jouffret
Director of Photography
Joe Harkins
Visual Effects Supervisor
Matthew T. Lynn
Visual Effects Supervisor
Piet Hohl
Visual Effects Supervisor
James David Hattin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Todd E. Miller
Editor
Sharon Lomofsky
Production Design
Andrew Form
Producer
Sébastien K. Lemercier
Producer
Michael Bay
Producer
Jason Blum
Producer
Brad Fuller
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Purge: Election Year
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What is The Purge: Election Year 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.
Who directed The Purge: Election Year?
The Purge: Election Year was directed by James DeMonaco.
Who stars in The Purge: Election Year?
The principal cast of The Purge: Election Year includes Elizabeth Mitchell, Frank Grillo, Mykelti Williamson, Betty Gabriel, J. J. Soria.
When was The Purge: Election Year released and how long is it?
The Purge: Election Year was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Purge: Election Year?
The Purge: Election Year had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $118.6M at the worldwide box office (11.86 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Purge: Election Year?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Purge: Election Year was composed by Nathan Whitehead.
Is The Purge: Election Year based on a book or true story?
The Purge: Election Year is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "James DeMonaco".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Purge: Election Year?
The Purge: Election Year holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).