Election Night (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1998, Election Night is a comedy film directed by Anders Thomas Jensen, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. On election night we meet Peter, an idealistic young man, who suddenly discovers he has forgotten to vote. On his way to the polls he encounters a variety of taxi drivers, all racist in their way and Peter has to decide whether to stand up for his convictions or getting to the polls on time. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who’s in it. Election Night stars Ulrich Thomsen as Peter, Jens Jørn Spottag as Carl, John Martinus as Taxi Driver 2 and Ole Thestrup as Taxi Driver 1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Election Night has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Election Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Election Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Election Night (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Election Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Election Night worth watching?
- Election Night holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Election Night?
- Election Night stars Ulrich Thomsen, Jens Jørn Spottag, John Martinus, Ole Thestrup and Farshad Kholghi.
- When was Election Night released?
- Election Night was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.