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Election

6.919991h 43m15MovieComedyDrama

A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.

DirectorAlexander Payne
WritersAlexander Payne·Jim Taylor
ProducersVan Toffler·Ron Yerxa

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alexander Payne

MBMatthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick
Jim McAllister
RWReese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon
Tracy Flick
CKChris Klein
Chris Klein
Paul Metzler
JCJessica Campbell
Jessica Campbell
Tammy Metzler
MHMark Harelik
Mark Harelik
Dave Novotny
PRPhil Reeves
Phil Reeves
Walt Hendricks
MHMolly Hagan
Molly Hagan
Diane McAllister
DDDelaney Driscoll
Delaney Driscoll
Linda Novotny
CCColleen Camp
Colleen Camp
Judith Flick
FIFrankie Ingrassia
Frankie Ingrassia
Lisa Flanagan
MMMatt Malloy
Matt Malloy
Vice-Principal Bell
JJJeanine Jackson
Jeanine Jackson
Jo Metzler

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Election — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Election?

Election isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Election on Netflix?

No, Election is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Election on Amazon Prime Video?

Election isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Election for free?

Election isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.