The Perfect Candidate (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2020, The Perfect Candidate is a drama film directed by Haifaa al-Mansour, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A determined young Saudi doctor's surprise run for office in the local city elections sweeps up her family and community as they struggle to accept their town's first female candidate.
Who’s in it. The Perfect Candidate stars Mila Alzahrani as Maryam, Nora Al Awadh as Sara, Dae Al Hilali as Selma and Khalid Abdulrhim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Perfect Candidate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Perfect Candidate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Perfect Candidate tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Perfect Candidate (2020)?
- In US, The Perfect Candidate is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Perfect Candidate worth watching?
- The Perfect Candidate holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Perfect Candidate?
- The Perfect Candidate stars Mila Alzahrani, Nora Al Awadh, Dae Al Hilali, Khalid Abdulrhim and Shafi Al Harthy.
- When was The Perfect Candidate released?
- The Perfect Candidate was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.