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.
Rating and Reviews
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6.858/10
AnnS.
Aside from the comedy and political satire, it's a coming-of-age movie of a teenager and her teacher who goes in the opposite direction. Self-control, which is part of growing up is the main theme. Fl... read more
10 months ago
CinemaSerf
This early outing for Reese Witherspoon ("Tracy Flick") sees her desperate to become class President in her high school. Clever, ruthless and determined - she takes on all comers in her quest for succ... read more
almost 2 years ago
r96sk
<em>'Election'</em> builds relatively slowly though really does become a fun movie by its conclusion. It's most definitely worth a watch. Matthew Broderick is excellent throughout, as are the likes... read more
almost 3 years ago
Wuchak
Amusing and compelling high school dramedy with Broderick and Witherspoon When a high achiever student (Reese Witherspoon) runs for president of the student body at her Omaha high school one of h... read more
almost 7 years ago
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Cast
Matthew Broderick
Jim McAllister
Reese Witherspoon
Tracy Enid Flick
Chris Klein
Paul Metzler
Jessica Campbell
Tammy Metzler
Mark Harelik
Dave Novotny
Phil Reeves
Walt Hendricks
Molly Hagan
Diane McAllister
Delaney Driscoll
Linda Novotny
Colleen Camp
Judith R. Flick
Frankie Ingrassia
Lisa Flanagan
Matt Malloy
Vice-Principal Ron Bell
Jeanine Jackson
Jo Metzler
Holmes Osborne
Dick Metzler
Loren Nelson
Custodian
Nicholas D'Agosto
Larry Fouch
Emily Martin
Girl in Crisis
Jonathan Marion
Derek - Classroom Student
Amy Falcone
Michelle - Classroom Student
Matt Justesen
'Eat Me' Boy
Nick Kenny
'Eat Me' Boy's Buddy
B.J. Tobin
Adult Video Actor
Christa Young
Adult Video Actress
David V. Wenzel
Eric
Joel Parks
Jerry Slavin
Larry Kaiser
Chemistry Teacher
Marilyn Tipp
Carver Office Lady
Jeannie Brayman
Faculty Ballot-Giver
James Devney
Motel Clerk
L. Carmen Novoa
Spanish Teacher
Jason Paige
Kid in Georgetown Hall
Matt Golden
Kid in Georgetown Hall
Heather Koenig
Kid in Georgetown Hall
Jillian Crane
Jillian
Kaitlin Ferrell
Jennifer (uncredited)
John Ponzio
Georgetown Student (uncredited)
Rohan Quine
Village Guy (uncredited)
Director
Alexander Payne
Director
Randy N. Barbee
First Assistant Director
Sean McCarron
Second Assistant Director
Rebecca Robertson
Script Supervisor
George Parra
First Assistant Director
George Parra
Second Unit Director
Creator
Alexander Payne
Screenplay
Jim Taylor
Screenplay
Tom Perrotta
Novel
