The Candidate (1972) - Where to Watch

Now, before we get into the main points of how you can watch 'The Candidate' right now, here are some key details about the Redford-Ritchie Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures drama flick. The Candidate starring Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter has a PG rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 50 min. The release date of the movie is June 29th, 1972. The movie received a user score of 65/100 on TMDb, which was generated using reviews from 178 engaged users.

Want the short version of the plot? Here's the plot: "Bill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no hope of winning, so he is willing to tweak the establishment."

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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Candidate' on each platform when they are available. 'The Candidate' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Fandango At Home, YouTube, Prime Video, Hoopla, Spectrum On Demand, Apple TV, Tubi TV, and Google Play Movies in the US.