6.5
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The Candidate
1980·Movie
·2h 9min·
About
Made with an eye to the autumn of 1980 when the German parliamentary elections took place, The Candidate examines Germany’s history past and present and Franz Josef Strauß, the man who, as the CDU/CSU candidate, aspires to be elected to the most important political office in the land.
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Questions about The Candidate
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Is The Candidate worth watching?
57
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Candidate?
2 h 9 min
The Candidate runs 2 h 9 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Candidate?
Critics66
Audiences67
Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see The Candidate much the same way.
What language is The Candidate in?
German
It was made in German. Produced in Germany.
What tropes does The Candidate use?
No Party GivenHypocritical HumorNo Celebrities Were HarmedCelebrity ParadoxLens FlareHitler CamSo What Do We Do Now?Bittersweet EndingNewscaster CameoElection Day EpisodeSmug SnakeYour Approval Fills Me with Shameand 17 more
TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for The Candidate, including No Party Given, Hypocritical Humor, No Celebrities Were Harmed.