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Election (1999)

โ€œReading. Writing. Revenge.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 1,244 votes 1h 43m r ComedyRomanceDramaMystery

#44 of 105 films from 1999 #958 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Alexander Payne ยท Written by Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor, Tom Perrotta

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Overview

A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.

Cast

Matthew Broderickas Jim McAllister
Reese Witherspoonas Tracy Flick
Chris Kleinas Paul Metzler
Jessica Campbellas Tammy Metzler
Mark Harelikas Dave Novotny
Phil Reevesas Walt Hendricks
Molly Haganas Diane McAllister
Delaney Driscollas Linda Novotny
Colleen Campas Judith Flick
Frankie Ingrassiaas Lisa Flanagan
Matt Malloyas Vice-Principal Bell
Jeanine Jacksonas Jo Metzler
Holmes Osborneas Dick Metzler
Loren Nelsonas Custodian

Facts

Release dateApril 23, 1999
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) โ€” about the same as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$14,902,041 (0.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0126886

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Questions

How long is Election?
Election runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is Election worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,244 votes, which places it #44 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 59%) and #958 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Election?
Election was directed by Alexander Payne. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Holdovers (2023), Nebraska (2013), Sideways (2004).
Who stars in Election?
Matthew Broderick as Jim McAllister; Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Flick; Chris Klein as Paul Metzler; Jessica Campbell as Tammy Metzler; Mark Harelik as Dave Novotny; Phil Reeves as Walt Hendricks.
What is Election rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Election?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/20124.

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