A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 16 wins & 34 nominations total
B.J. Tobin
- Adult Video Actor
- (as Brian Tobin)
David V. Wenzel
- Tracy's Friend Eric
- (as David Wenzel)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaChris Klein's debut film. He was a student at Millard West High School in Omaha when he was discovered by director Alexander Payne while looking for a school to use for filming (another one was eventually used). Although other actors auditioned for Paul, Klein stuck in Payne's mind.
- GoofsThe nickname of the mythical Nebraska high school is the Wolverines. However, when the results of the election are announced at the assembly, the name Monarchs clearly appears on the side of the gym floor. This is the nickname of Papillion-La Vista (Nebraska) High School where many of the scenes were shot.
- Quotes
Tammy Metzler: [narrating] It's not like I'm a lesbian or anything. I'm attracted to the person. It's just that all the people I've been attracted to happen to be girls.
- Crazy creditsFilm title logo appears when end credits are finished.
- SoundtracksThe Jody Grind
Written by Horace Silver
Performed by Quintetto X
Courtesy of Instinct Records
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
Featured review
A fun, cynical film
For some reason, this film has always brought a laugh to the bottom of stomach. Some people may call it boring due to the fact its not some gross-out teen comedy, but this is really the antithesis of a great satire. One can't see the scaly nature of politics simply because its always drowned in newspeak and bad reporting. But to see it at this level of understanding, it proves to be quite entertaining. It also provides a precursor to our most recent (2000) election. We have the longtime politician, the incompetent who people like, and the iconoclast who wants to shake up government. And of course, there is the cheating regulator who gets the wrong person elected for his own slimy means. Who would have guessed life would imitate art. A great film for all to see. Matthew Broderick is at his best, Reese Witherspoon really sells her role, and I actually tolerated Chris Klein's role in this film.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Elección
- Filming locations
- 5011 Cass Street, Omaha, Nebraska, USA(Jim and Diane's house)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $25,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $14,902,041
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $119,080
- Apr 25, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $14,902,280
- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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