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The Manchurian Candidate

2004·Movie·R·130 min·6.5(1,738)

Everything is under control.

Years after his squad was ambushed during the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco finds himself having terrible nightmares. He begins to doubt that his fellow squad-mate Sergeant Raymond Shaw, now a vice-presidential candidate, is the hero he remembers him being. As Marco's doubts deepen, Shaw's political power grows, and, when Marco finds a mysterious implant embedded in his back, the memory of what really happened begins to return.

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About The Manchurian Candidate

The Manchurian Candidate is a 2004 English-language thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Jonathan Demme. The cast is led by Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Schreiber. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 1700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential.

The Manchurian Candidate was produced by Clinica Estetico, Paramount Pictures, and Scott Rudin Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on July 30, 2004, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $80 million, it went on to gross $96 million worldwide.

Director
Jonathan Demme
Writers
Dean Georgaris, Daniel Pyne
Release date
July 30, 2004
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$80 million
Box office
$96 million
Production
Clinica Estetico, Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions
#gulf war#post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)#ambush#presidential election#senator#kuwait#remake#election#war hero#implant#congressman#presidential campaign#suppressed memory#memories restored

The Manchurian Candidate cast & crew

The Manchurian Candidate was directed by Jonathan Demme and written by Dean Georgaris and Daniel Pyne.

The cast features Denzel Washington as Major Bennett Ezekiel Marco, Meryl Streep as Senator Eleanor Prentiss Shaw (D-VA), Liev Schreiber as Congressman Raymond Prentiss Shaw (D-NY), Simon McBurney as Dr. Atticus Noyle, Kimberly Elise as Rosie, and Bruno Ganz as Delp.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rachel Portman, cinematography is by Tak Fujimoto, and it was produced by Scott Rudin and Tina Sinatra.

Is The Manchurian Candidate worth watching?

The Manchurian Candidate holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 1,738 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy thriller, drama, and mystery, The Manchurian Candidate is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Manchurian Candidate

In United States, you can stream The Manchurian Candidate on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel, and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Manchurian Candidate

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Major Bennett Ezekiel Marco

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Senator Eleanor Prentiss Shaw (D-VA)

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Congressman Raymond Prentiss Shaw (D-NY)

Simon McBurney

Simon McBurney

Dr. Atticus Noyle

Kimberly Elise

Kimberly Elise

Rosie

Bruno Ganz

Bruno Ganz

Delp

Jon Voight

Jon Voight

Senator Thomas Jordan (D-CT)

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

CPL Al Melvin

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

PFC Robert Baker III

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Colonel Howard

Miguel Ferrer

Miguel Ferrer

Colonel Garret

Dean Stockwell

Dean Stockwell

Mark Whiting

The Manchurian Candidate — FAQs

Where can I watch The Manchurian Candidate in United States?

The Manchurian Candidate is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel in United States.

Is The Manchurian Candidate on fuboTV?

Yes — The Manchurian Candidate is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is The Manchurian Candidate in?

The Manchurian Candidate is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Manchurian Candidate?

The Manchurian Candidate runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

What is The Manchurian Candidate rated?

The Manchurian Candidate is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 1,738 ratings.

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