–
Where can I stream The Candidate legally?
GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for The Candidate in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.
The Candidate
2024·Movie
·1h 40min·
About
THE CANDIDATE documents progressive democrat Qasim Rashid as he runs in two different congressional races against well-funded incumbents; first against a Virginia republican in 2020, and in 2024 against an Illinois democrat.
No badges available
Crew
Directed by:
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Media
Questions about The Candidate
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Candidate worth watching?
83
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Candidate?
1 h 40 min
The Candidate runs 1 h 40 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Candidate?
Critics100
Audiences67
Not quite. Critics rate The Candidate higher (100) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is The Candidate in?
English
It was made in English.
What tropes does The Candidate use?
The CameoNewscaster CameoThe CorrupterCorrupt PoliticianHitler CamDoor-Closes EndingNo Party GivenChirping CricketsSo What Do We Do Now?Call-BackLens FlareBittersweet Endingand 16 more
TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Candidate, including The Cameo, Newscaster Cameo, The Corrupter.