Election
“POWER, HE WANTS IT AND HE WILL GET IT.”
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.
Where to watch Election in United States
KanopyClick a service to open Election there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Election streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Amazon Video, ARTE Boutique |
| Japan | Hulu, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Election
Election is a 2005 cn-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Johnnie To. The cast is led by Simon Yam, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Louis Koo. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Election was produced by China Star Entertainment, One Hundred Years of Film Company, and Milkyway Image and made in Hong Kong. It was released on October 20, 2005.
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Writers
- Yau Nai-Hoi, Yip Tin-Shing
- Release date
- October 20, 2005
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- China Star Entertainment, One Hundred Years of Film Company, Milkyway Image
Election cast & crew
Election was directed by Johnnie To and written by Yau Nai-Hoi and Yip Tin-Shing.
The cast features Simon Yam as Lok, Tony Leung Ka-fai as Big D, Louis Koo as Jimmy, Nick Cheung Ka-Fai as Jet, Gordon Lam Ka-Tung as Kun, and Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai as Mr. So.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lo Ta-Yu, cinematography is by Cheng Siu-Keung, and it was produced by Johnnie To and Dennis Law Sau-Yiu.
Is Election worth watching?
Election holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 295 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Election is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Election
In United States, you can stream Election on Kanopy. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Election
Simon Yam
Lok
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Big D
Louis Koo
Jimmy
Nick Cheung Ka-Fai
Jet
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
Kun
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
Mr. So
Lam Suet
Big Head
Wong Tin-Lam
Uncle Teng
Tam Bing-Man
Uncle Cocky
Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei
Mrs. Big D
David Chiang Da-Wei
Chief Superintendent Hui
You Yongzhi
China Police Captain
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Election — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Election in United States?
Election is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Election on Kanopy?
Yes — Election is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Election in?
Election is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Cantonese, Mandarin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Election?
Election runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Election rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 295 ratings.
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