The Campaign (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 8.7
Released in 2021, The Campaign is a comedy and drama film directed by Marian Crișan, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Viorel, a quiet, upright tractor driver from a small town in west Romania meets Mocanu, a high profile politician campaigning for a seat in the European Parliament. Mocanu’s car has broken down nearby and Viorel and his wife welcome the politician into their humble home. Under investigation for corruption, Mocanu sees an opportunity and decides to stay with this modest family during the rest of the campaign, winning people’s hearts by posing as a common man next to his “old friend”, the honest, hard-working farmer. In return, Viorel will get a new tractor.
Who’s in it. The Campaign stars Ion Sapdaru, Ovidiu Crișan, Sorin Cociș and Maria Junghietu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, The Campaign sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Campaign page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Campaign tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Campaign (2021)?
- In US, The Campaign is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Campaign worth watching?
- The Campaign holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Campaign?
- The Campaign stars Ion Sapdaru, Ovidiu Crișan, Sorin Cociș, Maria Junghietu and Ioana Chițu.
- When was The Campaign released?
- The Campaign was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.