The Candidate
1964·Movie
·1h 24min·
5.6
About
Samantha, a hard working modern woman who, because of a chance encounter with senatorial candidate Frank Carlton, is offered a job by conniving campaign runner Eric aiming to work for the prospective senator. She agrees and we are then shown the complicated way various relationships shape the campaign and how it all falls apart.
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Questions about The Candidate
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Candidate worth watching?
57
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Candidate?
1 h 24 min
The Candidate runs 1 h 24 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Candidate?
Critics66
Audiences63
Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see The Candidate much the same way.
What language is The Candidate in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch The Candidate?
4
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Candidate in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does The Candidate use?
No Party GivenSmug SnakeCall-BackRunning GagTrade Your Passion for GloryCelebrity ParadoxDoor-Closes EndingAttack of the Political AdElection Day EpisodeThe CameoThe CorrupterImportant Haircutand 17 more
TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for The Candidate, including No Party Given, Smug Snake, Call-Back.