The Honest Candidate (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2014, The Honest Candidate is a comedy film directed by Roberto Santucci, running about 110 minutes. “He is a politician. He is honest. Believe it or not.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. João Ernesto Ribamar is a corrupt politician running for the presidency. He is in the runoff election, ahead on the polls, when he receives a "mandinga" (curse) from his grandmother, which makes him unable to lie. Now the problem begins: How to win an election by telling only the truth?
Who’s in it. The Honest Candidate stars Leandro Hassum as João Ernesto Praxedes, Marcello Caridade as Advogado, Luiza Valdetaro as Amanda Pinheiro and Claudio Cinti as Assessor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Honest Candidate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Honest Candidate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Honest Candidate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Honest Candidate (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Honest Candidate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Honest Candidate worth watching?
- The Honest Candidate holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Honest Candidate?
- The Honest Candidate stars Leandro Hassum, Marcello Caridade, Luiza Valdetaro, Claudio Cinti and Ellen Rocche.
- When was The Honest Candidate released?
- The Honest Candidate was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.