How long is Election?

Election is 1 h 41 min long (101 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Election rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for Election.

Where can I stream Election?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Election (2005) runs 1 h 41 min and averages 7.2 from 308 TMDB members. After losing an election to become chairman of the Wo Lin Shing triad, a gang leader lashes out and tries to seize the dragon-head baton, the official symbol of a chairman's authority.

Runtime: 1 h 41 min — ends 9:41 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: October 20, 2005
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 308 votes
Director: Johnnie To
Starring: Simon Yam, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Louis Koo, Nick Cheung Ka-fai
Language: cn
Original title: 黑社會

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Kanopy (free).

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How long is Election?: Election is 1 h 41 min long (101 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Election rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for Election.
Is Election a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Election?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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