Election

Based On the book by Tom Perrotta

Election is a 1999 American satirical black comedy film directed by Alexander Payne from a screenplay by Payne and Jim Taylor, based on Tom Perrotta's 1998 novel. The plot revolves around a student body election and satirizes politics and high school life. The film stars Matthew Broderick as Jim McAllister, a popular high school social studies teacher, and Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Flick, a high-achieving student whom he dislikes. When Tracy runs for student government president, McAllister attempts to sabotage her candidacy by encouraging a rival candidate.

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Release date:

April 23, 1999

Director:

Alexander Payne

Cast:

Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Klein, Jessica Campbell, Molly Hagan

Genre:

LGBTQ-related, Teen

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1999 in adaptations