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Election(1999)

1h 43mComedy, DramaEnglish
6.9/10
1,195 user ratings

Reading. Writing. Revenge.

Overview

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.

Director

Alexander Payne

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Budget

$25M

Revenue

$15M

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Cast

Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick

as Jim McAllister

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

as Tracy Enid Flick

Chris Klein

Chris Klein

as Paul Metzler

Jessica Campbell

Jessica Campbell

as Tammy Metzler

Mark Harelik

Mark Harelik

as Dave Novotny

Phil Reeves

Phil Reeves

as Walt Hendricks

Molly Hagan

Molly Hagan

as Diane McAllister

Delaney Driscoll

Delaney Driscoll

as Linda Novotny

Colleen Camp

Colleen Camp

as Judith R. Flick

Frankie Ingrassia

Frankie Ingrassia

as Lisa Flanagan

Matt Malloy

Matt Malloy

as Vice-Principal Ron Bell

Jeanine Jackson

Jeanine Jackson

as Jo Metzler

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1999

Runtime

1h 43m

Language

English

Rating

6.9 / 10

Budget

$25M

Box Office

$15M

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures • MTV Films • Bona Fide Productions

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Where can I watch Election?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Election (1999).

What is Election about?

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.

Who directed Election?

Election was directed by Alexander Payne and released in 1999. It is a comedy, drama film.

How long is Election?

Election has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

Who stars in Election?

The cast of Election includes Matthew Broderick as Jim McAllister, Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Enid Flick, Chris Klein as Paul Metzler, Jessica Campbell as Tammy Metzler, Mark Harelik as Dave Novotny and more.

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