The Candidate

Name: The Candidate
Released: 1972-06-29
Rating: 6.523

6.5/10 (195)

·1972· 110 min

Director: Michael Ritchie

"Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming."

Bill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no hope of winning, so he is willing to tweak the establishment.

Where to Watch

YouTube TV

Trailer

Cast

Robert Redford

Bill McKay

Peter Boyle

Marvin Lucas

Melvyn Douglas

John J. McKay

Don Porter

Senator Crocker Jarmon

Allen Garfield

Klein

Karen Carlson

Nancy McKay

Quinn K. Redeker

Rick Jenkin

Morgan Upton

Wally Henderson

Michael Lerner

Paul Corliss

Kenneth Tobey

Floyd J. Starkey

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Christopher Pray

David

Joe Miksak

Neil Atkinson

In brief

The Candidate (1972) is a comedy, drama film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 195 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 50min. You can stream it on: YouTube TV.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Candidate online?

The Candidate is available on the following streaming services: YouTube TV. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Candidate?

The Candidate runs 110 minutes (1h 50min).

What rating does The Candidate have?

The Candidate has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 195 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Candidate from?

The Candidate was released in 1972.