The Candidate

Movie
10min
Metacritic1006.7

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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About

It is a critique of television's promotion of political figures. A candidate running for presidency talks about his political agenda and addresses the public with a general and casual speech on issues such as resistance, cultural heritage, and education.
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Crew

Directed by:
Akram Zaatari

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Candidate

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Where can I stream The Candidate legally?

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Is The Candidate worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. 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?

0 h 10 min

The Candidate runs 0 h 10 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?

Celebrity ParadoxChirping CricketsHypocritical HumorPoliticians Kiss BabiesNo Celebrities Were HarmedStepford SmilerSliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismElection Day EpisodeImportant HaircutHitler CamBittersweet EndingAttack of the Political Adand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for The Candidate, including Celebrity Paradox, Chirping Crickets, Hypocritical Humor.

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