Election (1999 film)
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| Directed by | Alexander Payne |
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| Based on | Election by Tom Perrotta |
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| Cinematography | James Glennon |
| Edited by | Kevin Tent |
| Music by | Rolfe Kent |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $8.5–25 million |
| Box office | $17.2 million |
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.
Election was released by Paramount Pictures on April 23, 1999. Although not a commercial success as it grossed $17.2 million against an $8.5–25 million budget, Election received widespread critical acclaim, along with an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay, a Golden Globe nomination for Witherspoon for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical, and three Independent Spirit Awards including Best Feature Film in 1999.