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Where to Watch The Candidate (1972) in the US
- 1972
- PG
- 1h 50m
- 7.0IMDb
- 89%Rotten Tomatoes
- 66Metascore
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What it's about
Californian lawyer Bill McKay fights for the little man. His charisma and integrity get him noticed by the Democratic Party machine and he is persuaded to run for the Senate against an apparently unassailable incumbent. It's agreed he can handle it his own way, on his own terms. But once he's in the race and his prospects begin to improve, the deal starts to change.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Writer
- Jeremy Larner
- Starring
- Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas
Details
- Release date
- Aug 5, 1972
- Language
- English, Spanish
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Won 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 1 nomination total
Where to Watch The Candidate (1972) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Candidate in the United States?
- The Candidate is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on YouTube TV (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV and YouTube (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I stream The Candidate or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on YouTube TV (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I watch The Candidate for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV and YouTube (HD).
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