Election
1999 · 1h 43m · Comedy, Drama · United States of America · Rated R (US)
Reading. Writing. Revenge.
A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.
Directed by
Alexander PayneBased on the novel by
Tom Perrotta6.8Smart score
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ambitionbiascrushdark comedyelectionfeudgraduationhigh schoolinfidelityjealousymoralitymotelmuseumnebraskaomahaoverachieverpoliticssatirescandalteachertrustvandalism
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