Directed by:
Alexander Payne
Written by:
Alexander Payne
Jim Taylor
Based on the novel by:
Tom Perrotta
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Romance
Runtime:
103 mins
Plot:
A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician, determined to become student body president.
Release Date:
April 23, 1999
Reception:
Cast:
Matthew Broderick
Reese Witherspoon
Chris Klein
Jessica Campbell
Mark Harelik
Phil Reeves
Molly Hagan
Delaney Driscoll
Colleen Camp
Frankie Ingrassia
Matt Malloy
Nominations
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
Nominations
- Best Actress – Musical or Comedy | Reese Witherspoon
Nominations
- Best Edited Feature Film – Comedy or Musical | Kevin Tent
Wins
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor