Election
Reading. Writing. Revenge.
Directed by Alexander Payne
Produced by Paramount Pictures, MTV Films
A sharp, darkly comic satire of ambition and moral compromise set in a high school election, where a vindictive teacher and an overachieving student spiral into mutual destruction.
A high school teacher meets his match in an over-arching student politician.
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Questions people ask
Does Election end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Election violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Election scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Election sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Election easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Election, and what each one shares →
Like Election
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Election
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Election, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Election, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Election, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
