Election (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1999, Election is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alexander Payne, running about 103 minutes. “Reading. Writing. Revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Election stars Matthew Broderick as Jim McAllister, Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Enid Flick, Chris Klein as Paul Metzler and Jessica Campbell as Tammy Metzler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Election has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Election page.
If you liked it. Fans of Election tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Election (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Election change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Election worth watching?
- Election holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Election?
- Election stars Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Klein, Jessica Campbell and Mark Harelik.
- When was Election released?
- Election was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.