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DRAMA . 2007 . 1h 35m . 5.4/10

The Candidate_

Shortly before the presidential election in a European state, Michel Dedieu stepped in at the last minute to replace his party's candidate, who was forced to withdraw due to a rapidly spreading cancer. The day after the first round, he has very little time to prepare with his close team for the televised debate that will pit him against his opponent. Unpopular with the media and the public, he must improve his image and refine his arguments at all costs.

Starring Yvan Attal, Niels Arestrup, Maurice Bénichou
5.4/10
Rating
1h 35m
Runtime
2007
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Shortly before the presidential election in a European state, Michel Dedieu stepped in at the last minute to replace his party's candidate, who was forced to withdraw due to a rapidly spreading cancer. The day after the first round, he has very little time to prepare with his close team for the televised debate that will pit him against his opponent. Unpopular with the media and the public, he must improve his image and refine his arguments at all costs.

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Cast
Yvan Attal stars as Michel Dedieu in The Candidate.
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Year context
The Candidate was released 19 years ago in 2007.
Overview
Shortly before the presidential election in a European state, Michel Dedieu stepped in at the last minute to replace his party's candidate, who was forced to...
The Candidate is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 35m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
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Rating
5.4/10 (25 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Candidate about?
Shortly before the presidential election in a European state, Michel Dedieu stepped in at the last minute to replace his party's candidate, who was forced to withdraw due to a rapidly spreading cancer. The day after the first round, he has very little time to prepare with his close team for the televised debate that will pit him against his opponent. Unpopular with the media and the public, he must improve his image and refine his arguments at all costs.
How long is The Candidate?
The Candidate has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in The Candidate?
The cast of The Candidate includes Yvan Attal, Niels Arestrup, Maurice Bénichou, Guillaume Gallienne, Clotilde de Bayser.
What is the rating of The Candidate?
The Candidate has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 25 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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