Election (1999) movie poster

Election (1999)

"Reading. Writing. Revenge."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 56%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 88% (RT: 92%, MC: 83) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDrama

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Runtime
1h 43m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (1,168 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
Metacritic
83
Cast
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
Phil Reeves as Walt Hendricks
Molly Hagan as Diane McAllister
Delaney Driscoll as Linda Novotny
It's divisive. Only 56% of audiences liked it based on 1,168 votes. Critics rated it higher at 88%, but audiences were less impressed.
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. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Alexander Payne cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Election is a 1999 comedy, drama film directed by Alexander Payne. 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. The film has been rated by 1,168 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Election delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Election (1999) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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