Election
“POWER, HE WANTS IT AND HE WILL GET IT.”
Election is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in South Korea. Availability checked 13 June 2026.
Where to watch Election
🇰🇷 South Korea
Good to know
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Release date
- 2005-10-20
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Language
- Cantonese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Studio
- China Star Entertainment
- Part of
- Election Collection
Election — trailer
About Election
Election is a 2005 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Johnnie To, starring Simon Yam, Tony Leung Ka-fai and Louis Koo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 295 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Election in South Korea — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Election in South Korea?+
In South Korea, you can stream Election on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Is Election on Netflix?+
Yes — Election is available to stream on Netflix in South Korea.
How long is Election?+
Election has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Who stars in Election?+
Election stars Simon Yam, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Louis Koo, Nick Cheung Ka-Fai and Gordon Lam Ka-Tung.
When did Election come out?+
Election is a 2005 movie directed by Johnnie To.
What genre is Election?+
Election is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.
Who directed Election?+
Election was directed by Johnnie To.
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