Election
Seen it?1999 | 103 min | Comedy, Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Breakfast Club, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay. Won 3 Independent Spirit Awards: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Feature, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Direction, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Screenplay. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 2 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$25 million worldwide on a $25 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 289K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alexander Payne
- Matthew BroderickJim McAllister
- Reese WitherspoonTracy Flick
- Chris KleinPaul Metzler
- Jessica CampbellTammy Metzler
- Mark HarelikDave Novotny
- Phil ReevesWalt Hendricks
- Molly HaganDiane McAllister
- Delaney DriscollLinda Novotny
- Colleen CampJudith Flick
- Frankie IngrassiaLisa Flanagan