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Election
“Reading. Writing. Revenge.”
6.9 / 10• 1999• 1h 43m•R• English
ComedyDrama
Storyline
Tracy Flick is running unopposed for this year’s high school student election. But Jim McAllister has a different plan. Partly to establish a more democratic election, and partly to satisfy some deep personal anger toward Tracy, Jim talks football player Paul Metzler to run for president as well.
Cast & Crew
Matthew Broderick
Jim McAllister
Lead
Reese Witherspoon
Tracy Enid 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.”
