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Election

1999-04-23 · 103 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy · Drama

A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.

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Directors
Alexander Payne
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, Bona Fide Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 14,902,041

Top Cast

Matthew BroderickMatthew BroderickJim McAllister
Reese WitherspoonReese WitherspoonTracy Flick
Chris KleinChris KleinPaul Metzler
Jessica CampbellJessica CampbellTammy Metzler
Mark HarelikMark HarelikDave Novotny
Phil ReevesPhil ReevesWalt Hendricks
Molly HaganMolly HaganDiane McAllister
Delaney DriscollDelaney DriscollLinda Novotny
Colleen CampColleen CampJudith Flick
Frankie IngrassiaFrankie IngrassiaLisa Flanagan
Matt MalloyMatt MalloyVice-Principal Bell
Jeanine JacksonJeanine JacksonJo Metzler
Holmes OsborneHolmes OsborneDick Metzler
Loren NelsonCustodian
Emily MartinGirl in Crisis
Jonathan MarionClassroom Student
Amy FalconeClassroom Student
Matt JustesenEat Me Boy
Nick KennyEat Me Boy's Buddy
B.J. TobinAdult Video Actor

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