The Candidate (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1964, The Candidate is a drama film directed by Robert Angus, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Mamie Van Doren plays Samantha, a hard working modern woman who, because of a chance encounter with senatorial candidate Frank Carlton (Ted Knight), is offered a job by conniving campaign runner Eric (Buddy Parker) aiming to work for the prospective senator. She agrees and we are then shown the complicated way various relationships shape the campaign and how it all falls apart.
Who’s in it. The Candidate stars Mamie Van Doren as Christine Ashley, Ted Knight as Frank Carlton, June Wilkinson as Angela Wallace and Ernesto Macias as Buddy Barker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Candidate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Candidate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Candidate tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Candidate (1964)?
- In US, The Candidate is available to stream on Troma NOW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Candidate worth watching?
- The Candidate holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Candidate?
- The Candidate stars Mamie Van Doren, Ted Knight, June Wilkinson, Ernesto Macias and Calvin Brown.
- When was The Candidate released?
- The Candidate was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.