7.3
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The Candidate
1968·Movie
·1h 45min·
About
This multi-faceted drama, which depicts a group of intellectual Afrikaners struggling with pertinent moral, ethical and racial issues in apartheid South Africa, is widely acknowledged as one of Jans Rautenbach’s finest films.
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Questions about The Candidate
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Is The Candidate worth watching?
68
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Candidate?
1 h 45 min
The Candidate runs 1 h 45 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Candidate?
Critics66
Audiences71
Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see The Candidate much the same way.
What language is The Candidate in?
Afrikaans
It was made in Afrikaans. Produced in South Africa.
What tropes does The Candidate use?
Door-Closes EndingAttack of the Political AdCall-BackSliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismPoliticians Kiss BabiesNo Celebrities Were HarmedCorrupt PoliticianThe CameoSpringtime for HitlerRunning GagLens FlareHypocritical Humorand 16 more
TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Candidate, including Door-Closes Ending, Attack of the Political Ad, Call-Back.