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69% Critic Match
Election
“Reading. Writing. Revenge.”
6.9 / 10• 1999• 1h 43m•R• English
ComedyDrama
Storyline
A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.
Cast & Crew
Matthew Broderick
Jim McAllister
Lead
Reese Witherspoon
Tracy Flick
Chris Klein
Paul Metzler
Jessica Campbell
Tammy Metzler
Mark Harelik
Dave Novotny
Phil Reeves
Walt Hendricks
Molly Hagan
Diane McAllister
Delaney Driscoll
Linda Novotny
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alexander Payne's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Election is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
