1999 · Feature Film

Election (1999)

Election is a 1999 feature film starring Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Flick, directed by Alexander Payne and produced by Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa. Released theatrically by Paramount, the project earned global recognition with a worldwide box office of $17M. Witherspoon's celebrated performance as Tracy Flick remains a standout touchstone in modern American cinema.
Election (1999) poster starring Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Flick

Key Film Details

  • Role: Tracy Flick
  • Release Year: 1999
  • Director: Alexander Payne
  • Producers: Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa
  • Studio / Distributor: Paramount
  • Box Office: $17M
  • IMDb Rating: 7.2
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
  • Major Award: 🌟 Golden Globe Nominated
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Synopsis & Cultural Impact

Her breakthrough performance as the fiercely ambitious Tracy Flick in Alexander Payne's dark political satire. Reese delivers a perfectly calibrated, fearlessly committed performance that became one of the defining comedic roles of the decade — and remains her personal favourite.

Official Trailer: Election

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