Election (1999)
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Synopsis
A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.
Cast
- Matthew Broderick
- Reese Witherspoon
- Loren Nelson
- Chris Klein
- Phil Reeves
- Emily Martin
- Jonathan Marion
- Amy Falcone
- Mark Harelik
- Delaney Driscoll
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- Jul 22, 2020
I don’t have a list of my favorite movie characters. Why would I? But if I DID, Paul would be at the top.
KarstenJun 24, 2020my thoughts throughout this movie: 1. reese witherspoon plays unhinged, ambitious characters better than anyone else 2. i would vote for the himbo why lie 3. wait maybe i would vote for the himbo’s lesbian sister 4. what do i have to do to become a part of the himbo…
LauraMar 19, 2018left side of the brain: matthew broderick is a good actor and he has range. the character he plays here is nothing like any other character he has portrayed, and he plays it well. besides, an actor is more than the movie characters he plays, and one role shouldn't define…
andrea🌹 - Apr 19, 2019
Dear God, thank you for all your blessings. You've given me so many things, like good health, nice parents, a nice truck, and what I'm told is a large penis.
meganMay 9, 2021love this movie just as much as paul loves pears (and apples (and bananas))
KarstenAug 14, 2020You either die a Ferris Bueller or live long enough to see yourself become Jim McAllister.
Matt The Snapper - May 13, 2021
just knowing that this is apparently Barack Obama's favourite political film somehow made it that much funnier
liam fFeb 17, 2021paul is literally the sweetest character in all of cinematic history
Megan BitchellAug 13, 2021Paul for President. Progress. Promise. Peanuts.
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- The Film Journal likedElection
So many what ifs! Any recommendations for movies like this?
Izaak Whisler likedElectionwe need real big hearted himbo candidates like Paul Metzler
dobz is "meh" onElectionstrange and yet so boring! when i first put this movie on i thought ok family friendly, had it loud in the kitchen and suddenly ‘HER🐱gets so wet’ EXCUSE ME ur talking about a student- choked on my water..hilarious that they sent tammy to an all girls school 😏 wouldn’t rewatch x
- Luke Ferguson likedElection
Pretty good, kinda weird but still valid 👍
Abby Latture likedElectionthis movie is wildddd 💀
Clay Werner likedElection7.2 - I mean I didn’t not like this, but I’ve had trouble articulating what I liked? Or I didn’t like this but I’m having trouble articulating what I didn’t like? I don’t know. There’s too many subplots but I like the structure of moving through them from narrated perspective to narrated…
- Jojo likedElection
This was a conflicting movie, pretty interesting how everything could be different with just one decision changed. Felt like they glazed over the fact that Tracy was groomed😭 no matter how much the narration try’s to convince you shes bad shes just a kid, annoying? Yes. 6/10 🏛️
nevan lovedElectionan amazing film and one that truly was payne’s best, up until the holdovers. the characters are so well-written and developed that i couldn’t wait to see what would come next from the genius narrative. subverts expectations at all times, incredibly smart and hilarious, a true joy
Sam Greer likedElectionIf I were McAllister there are many times I would have Killed myself, hidden evidence, not cheated, not called Linda, and shot Tracy Flick but hey that’s just me. But seriously Tracy Flick should burn in hell and McAllister should probably have not called Linda THAT many times
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Metacritic
Election is a bracingly intelligent adult comedy that shrewdly captures adolescence.
Kevin Maynard
Mr. Showbiz
The screenplay by Payne and Jim Taylor, based on the novel by Tom Perrotta, sees the lives of these suburban students and teachers through a prism of absurdity that refracts more truth than any straightforward telling.
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
The satire of the season, a hilarious, razor-sharp indictment of the American Dream.
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Election (1999) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Election (1999)?
The movie is 1hr 43min long.
What's Election (1999) about?
A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.
Who's the cast of Election (1999)?
- Matthew Broderick as Jim McAllister
- Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Flick
- Loren Nelson as Custodian
- Chris Klein as Paul Metzler
- Phil Reeves as Walt Hendricks
- Emily Martin as Girl in Crisis
- Jonathan Marion as Derek
- Amy Falcone as Michelle
- Mark Harelik as Dave Novotny
- Delaney Driscoll as Linda Novotny
Who's the director behind Election (1999)?
Alexander Payne directed Election (1999).
Who produced Election (1999)?
Albert Berger, David Gale and Keith Samples produced Election (1999).
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