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Summary This satirical comedy uses a high school election as the backdrop to take an uncommon look at ambition, morality, desire, love and the lies we never cease telling ourselves. [Paramount Pictures]

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Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 33 Critic Reviews
must-see
83
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 277 User Ratings
8.5
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Summary This satirical comedy uses a high school election as the backdrop to take an uncommon look at ambition, morality, desire, love and the lies we never cease telling ourselves. [Paramount Pictures]

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 33 Critic Reviews
83
91% Positive
30 Reviews
9% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 33 Critic Reviews
83
91% Positive
30 Reviews
9% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 277 User Ratings
8.5
87% Positive
242 Ratings
8% Mixed
21 Ratings
5% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 277 User Ratings
8.5
87% Positive
242 Ratings
8% Mixed
21 Ratings
5% Negative
14 Ratings

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Production Company Bona Fide Productions, MTV Films, Paramount Pictures
Release Date Apr 23, 1999
Duration 1 h 43 m
Rating R
Tagline Reading, Writing, Revenge.
Academy Awards, USA
1 Nomination
Golden Globes, USA
1 Nomination
Film Independent Spirit Awards
• 3 Wins & 5 Nominations