Candidature (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2001, Candidature is a comedy and drama film directed by Emmanuel Bourdieu, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. Jean, a young Parisian philosopher, travels to Angoulême to take part in a recruitment competition for the National Education. On the bus, he meets two other candidates, Pauline, an unscrupulous young woman, and Luc Dunoyer, a brilliant specialist of Descartes. The presence of the latter, who has never failed an exam, makes Jean lose all his means. But Dunoyer has fallen asleep on the bus.
Who’s in it. Candidature stars Denis Podalydès as Jean Dupuis, Scali Delpeyrat as Luc Dunoyer, Cécile Bouillot as Pauline Kiriloff and Maurice Bénichou.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Candidature has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Candidature page.
If you liked it. Fans of Candidature tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Candidature (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Candidature change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Candidature worth watching?
- Candidature holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Candidature?
- Candidature stars Denis Podalydès, Scali Delpeyrat, Cécile Bouillot and Maurice Bénichou.
- When was Candidature released?
- Candidature was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.