Movie·1972·110 min

The Candidate

Name: The Candidate
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1972-06-29
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter, Allen Garfield

The Candidate streams in the US on YouTube TV and YouTube, and free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV, as of October 5, 2026.

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

6.5 / 10 · TMDB

Comedy Drama

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.

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