Release Date
April 23, 1999 (Limited)
May 7, 1999
May 7, 1999
Director
Alexander Payne
Writer
Alexander Payne, Tom Perrotta, Jim Taylor
Cast
Matthew Broderick, Colleen Camp, Jessica Campbell, Delaney Driscoll, Delany Driscoll, Molly Hagan, Mark Harelik, Frankie Ingrassia, Jeanine Jackson, Chris Klein, Phil Reeves, Reese Witherspoon
Studio
Running Time
103 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for strong sexuality, sex-related dialogue and language, and a scene of drug use
Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick) is a popular teacher and student government adviser who loves making a difference in his students' lives. He's been named "Teacher of the Year" three times during his 12 years at George Washington Carver High, but he's about to put it all on the line-his reputation, his career - for a student election.
Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) is the school's consummate overachiever, an alarmingly ambitious go-getter who treats high school as... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Election is a funny and witty comedy starring Mathew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon. Witherspoon plays a senior in high school who is determined to become school president and will do anything to get that position. On the other hand, there is Broderick, who, though the school's best teacher, despises the girl because she had an affair with his friend and got him fired. He suggests that a popular ex-football star run against her, and the race is on. Full movie review »
