Movie

The Candidate

“Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming.”

★ 6.5(182)19721h 50m

The Candidate is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch The Candidate

🇲🇽 Mexico

Good to know

Director: Michael Ritchie
Release date: 1972-06-29
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Box office: $2,500,000
Budget: $1,600,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Redford-Ritchie Productions

The Candidate — trailer

About The Candidate

The Candidate is a 1972 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Michael Ritchie, starring Robert Redford, Peter Boyle and Melvyn Douglas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 182 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Candidate in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Robert Redford

Bill McKay

Peter Boyle

Marvin Lucas

Melvyn Douglas

John J. McKay

Don Porter

Senator Crocker Jarmon

Allen Garfield

Klein

Karen Carlson

Nancy McKay

Quinn K. Redeker

Rick Jenkin

Morgan Upton

Wally Henderson

Michael Lerner

Paul Corliss

Kenneth Tobey

Floyd J. Starkey

Christopher Pray

David

Joe Miksak

Neil Atkinson

Themes & keywords

californiapoliticspolitical campaignu.s. senatorpolitical candidate

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Candidate in Mexico?+

In Mexico, The Candidate is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Candidate on Netflix?+

The Candidate is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Candidate?+

The Candidate has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in The Candidate?+

The Candidate stars Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter and Allen Garfield.

When did The Candidate come out?+

The Candidate is a 1972 movie directed by Michael Ritchie.

What genre is The Candidate?+

The Candidate is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Candidate?+

The Candidate was directed by Michael Ritchie.