An American Candidate (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 2003, An American Candidate is a documentary film directed by Srikant Chellappa, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. A filmmaker follows the campaign of Daniel Byington, a libertarian going up against Democratic Party House Leader Dick Gephardt in the 2002 Congressional elections. The film explores the question of the value of a two-party system.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, An American Candidate sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An American Candidate page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch An American Candidate (2003)?
In US, An American Candidate is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is An American Candidate worth watching?
An American Candidate holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was An American Candidate released?
An American Candidate was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.