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Election

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
97K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,429
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Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon in Election (1999)
Reese Witherspoon stars as Tracy Flick in the 1999 high school comedy "Election."
Play trailer2:29
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  • Comedy
  • Romance
A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
97K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,429
573
  • Director
    • Alexander Payne
  • Writers
    • Tom Perrotta(novel)
    • Alexander Payne(screenplay)
    • Jim Taylor(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Matthew Broderick
    • Reese Witherspoon
    • Chris Klein
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alexander Payne
  • Writers
    • Tom Perrotta(novel)
    • Alexander Payne(screenplay)
    • Jim Taylor(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Matthew Broderick
    • Reese Witherspoon
    • Chris Klein
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 494User reviews
    • 157Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 16 wins & 34 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 2:29
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    Photos92

    Matthew Broderick in Election (1999)
    Reese Witherspoon in Election (1999)
    Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon in Election (1999)
    Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon in Election (1999)
    Matthew Broderick in Election (1999)
    Matthew Broderick and Alexander Payne in Election (1999)
    Reese Witherspoon and Alexander Payne in Election (1999)
    Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon in Election (1999)
    Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon in Election (1999)
    Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon in Election (1999)
    Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon in Election (1999)
    Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon in Election (1999)

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    Matthew Broderick
    Matthew Broderick
    • Jim McAllisteras Jim McAllister
    Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon
    • Tracy Flickas Tracy Flick
    Chris Klein
    Chris Klein
    • Paul Metzleras Paul Metzler
    Jessica Campbell
    Jessica Campbell
    • Tammy Metzleras Tammy Metzler
    Mark Harelik
    Mark Harelik
    • Dave Novotnyas Dave Novotny
    Phil Reeves
    Phil Reeves
    • Walt Hendricksas Walt Hendricks
    Molly Hagan
    Molly Hagan
    • Diane McAllisteras Diane McAllister
    Delaney Driscoll
    Delaney Driscoll
    • Linda Novotnyas Linda Novotny
    Colleen Camp
    Colleen Camp
    • Judith R. Flickas Judith R. Flick
    Frankie Ingrassia
    Frankie Ingrassia
    • Lisa Flanaganas Lisa Flanagan
    Matt Malloy
    Matt Malloy
    • Vice-Principal Ron Bellas Vice-Principal Ron Bell
    Jeanine Jackson
    Jeanine Jackson
    • Jo Metzleras Jo Metzler
    Holmes Osborne
    Holmes Osborne
    • Dick Metzleras Dick Metzler
    Loren Nelson
    Loren Nelson
    • Custodianas Custodian
    Emily Martin
    • Girl in Crisisas Girl in Crisis
    Jonathan Marion
    Jonathan Marion
    • Derek - Classroom Studentas Derek - Classroom Student
    Amy Falcone
    • Michelle - Classroom Studentas Michelle - Classroom Student
    Matt Justesen
    • 'Eat Me' Boyas 'Eat Me' Boy
    • Director
      • Alexander Payne
    • Writers
      • Tom Perrotta(novel)
      • Alexander Payne(screenplay)
      • Jim Taylor(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the text of a newspaper article in the film: "If you've paused the film in order to read this entire article, your time would be better spent renting Citizen Ruth (1996) from your local video store. Do you know how hard it is to write these fake few stories for newspaper movie props? I've got better things to do."
    • Goofs
      When Tracy is setting up her table in the beginning of the movie, she opens five legs on a four-legged table. However, this is clearly deliberate, a symbol of her over-achievement.
    • Quotes

      Tammy Metzler: [narrating] It's not like I'm a lesbian or anything. I'm attracted to the person. It's just that all the people I've been attracted to happen to be girls.

    • Crazy credits
      Film title logo appears when end credits are finished.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Pushing Tin/Mighty Peking Man/Election/Lost and Found/SLC Punk! (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      The Jody Grind
      Written by Horace Silver

      Performed by Quintetto X

      Courtesy of Instinct Records

      By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group

    User reviews494

    Review
    Top review
    Cynical - just the way I like them!
    This is quite simply one of the finest movies I have ever seen. It has incredible pace and flair, with both the script and the direction demanding equal attention. And it just works so well on so many levels. Whilst it is a political satire, it also stands well as a story in its own right. It's great to see Matthew Broderick in a good film. Reese Witherspoone turns in what I consider to be a career-best, and Chris Klein is wonderfully endearing as a jock with a heart of gold.

    What I really love about Election is the way its pace doesn't let up at all. By the time you've finished you feel like you've seen a good two and a half hours of movie. It's the only film I know that seems longer than it is in a good way.

    This film made me laugh out loud more than any other I can remember that isn't just a dumb comedy. But Election also doesn't take itself too seriously. The direction can accurately be described as deadpan - with Chris Klein, stripped of his ability to play football, gazing soulfully out to sea, and falling asleep over a book on philosophy. The way that each major character is afforded a voice-over, giving us an amusing insight into their psyche, is a wonderful technique, and the freezeframes of Reese Witherspoone's contorted facial expressions truly are moments to treasure.

    What more can I say? Election is smart, funny, and biting. It maintains its brilliance for the entire duration of the movie, and the ending is wholly satisfying. In fact, I can't actually think of one word of criticism. You'll have to search long and hard to find a better film anywhere, which is why I'm giving it a stellar nine out of ten.
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    • AsharaDayme
    • Feb 20, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 7, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Criterion
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Elección
    • Filming locations
      • 5011 Cass Street, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bona Fide Productions
      • MTV Films
      • Paramount Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,902,041
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $119,080
      • Apr 25, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,902,041
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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