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The Purge: Election Year (2016)

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The Purge: Election Year (2016)

Overview

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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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive

Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Negative

Viewer Rating
5.8

Overview

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.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

The film explicitly promotes progressive ideology by depicting a right-wing authoritarian government using state-sanctioned violence for class and racial oppression, championing democratic resistance and the protection of marginalized communities.

The movie features a visibly diverse supporting cast, though its main protagonists are white. Its narrative strongly critiques traditional power structures, explicitly portraying the white-dominated ruling party as villains who perpetuate a system designed to oppress minorities and the poor.

Secondary

The film depicts a fundamentalist, state-sanctioned version of Christianity (the NFFA's ideology) as the primary antagonist, using religious rhetoric and symbols to justify the annual Purge, which is portrayed as a cruel and oppressive act. While individual characters exhibit positive Christian values, the dominant institutional portrayal of Christianity is overwhelmingly negative, serving as a tool for violence and hypocrisy.

The film "The Purge: Election Year" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on political satire and survival during the Purge, leading to an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.

The Purge: Election Year does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot centers on political commentary and survival during the Purge, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.

Female characters in the film, such as Laney Rucker and Kimmy, participate in combat and defend themselves and others. However, their victories against male opponents are consistently achieved through the use of firearms from a distance, rather than through close-quarters physical combat, martial arts, or melee weapons.

The Purge: Election Year is an original film within an established franchise. All returning characters maintain their previously established genders, and new characters do not have prior canonical genders to swap from.

The film features returning character Leo Barnes, whose race remains consistent with previous installments. All other significant characters are new to this film and thus have no prior canonical race to be swapped from.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

5.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.0
The Movie Database logo
6.4

Critic Ratings

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5.5
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5.5

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