Election

"Reading. Writing. Revenge."

May 7 1999 R 1h 43m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

The high school Class President election is approaching and it looks like Tracy Flick is going to win, unopposed. However, teacher Jim McAllister has other plans. He convinces jock Paul Metzler to run, sparking off an interesting chain of events.

Written by

Tom Perrotta, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor

Directed by

Alexander Payne

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

MTV Films, Bona Fide Productions, Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 16 wins & 34 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
111,065
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
83
Popularity
NA