Election (1999)
Reading. Writing. Revenge.
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
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: April 23, 1999
Cast
- Matthew Broderick - Jim McAllister
- 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
- Colleen Camp - Judith R. Flick
- Frankie Ingrassia - Lisa Flanagan
Screenplay
- Alexander Payne (Screenplay)
- Jim Taylor (Screenplay)
- Tom Perrotta (Novel)
Music: Rolfe Kent
Cinematography: James Glennon
Editing: Kevin Tent
Production: Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, Bona Fide Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en
Themes
Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
infidelity, high school, jealousy, politics, museum, motel, dark comedy, vandalism, ambition, graduation, satire, bias, scandal, feud, teacher
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Election?
- Election stars Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Klein, Jessica Campbell, Mark Harelik, Phil Reeves.
- How long is Election?
- Election has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Election?
- Election is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Election?
- Election had a budget of $25M.
- How much did Election gross?
- Election grossed $15M worldwide.
- Where was Election produced?
- Election was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Election?
- The themes of Election include: Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, Dark Comedy and Irony.