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10 Best Movies Like Election

If you loved Election, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Election 2

Election 2

2006★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Election for fans of Crime & Drama & Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. At the same time, Jimmy looks to increase his business relations with mainland China....

#2
Everybody Go Home!

Everybody Go Home!

1960★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Election for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When Italy surrenders to the Allies, part of the Italian army is dispersed and soldiers begin to return to their homes....

#3
Breaking News

Breaking News

2004★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Election for fans of Crime & Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

After a disastrous failure to stop a robber gang, the police attempt to redeem themselves through a series of publicity stunts and shootouts....

#4
Profound Desires of the Gods

Profound Desires of the Gods

1968★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Election for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Tokyo engineer Kariya arrives on a primitive tropical island, where he interacts with the Futori clan, to drill a well to power a sugar mill....

#5
Running Out of Time

Running Out of Time

1999★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Election for fans of Crime & Drama & Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Police inspector and excellent hostage negotiator Ho Sheung-Sang finds himself in over his head when he is pulled into a 72 hour game by a cancer suffering criminal out for vengean...

#6
Born to Fight

Born to Fight

2004★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Election for fans of Crime & Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When a remote Thai village is overrun by terrorists armed with a nuclear missile, an elite undercover operative leads the most unique fighting force ever assembled in a heroic bid ...