The Candidate
2018 · Movie · 132 min · ★ 7.1 · 87% critics
A Spanish politician’s glamorous life is built on illegal dealings, and a newspaper expose threatens to topple his party. When he refuses to admit wrongdoing, he chooses to betray his own side to try to avoid jail time—sparking danger for many others.
Also known as The Realm
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Details
- Original title
- El reino
- Years
- 2018
- Release date
- 2018-09-28
- Language
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 132 min
- Critic score
- 87/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (474 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy The Candidate if you want a political corruption thriller with relentless tension and standout acting; Not for you if you dislike brutal, angry stories like Antidisturbios or May God Save Us.
Pros: gripping political corruption; intense performances; tense, breathless pace | Cons: angry and brutal tone; occasionally confusing start; recurring unsettling feel
Themes
- spain
- corruption
- fraud
- politician
- treason
- treachery
- critical
Awards & recognition
- Lux Prize · 2019 · nominated
Cast & crew
Antonio de la Torre
as Manuel López-Vidal
Josep Maria Pou
as Frías
Mónica López
as Inés
Bárbara Lennie
as Amaia Marín
Nacho Fresneda
as Paco
Ana Wagener
as La Ceballos
Luis Zahera
as Cabrera
Francisco Reyes
as Alvarado
María de Nati
as Nati
David Lorente
as Gallardo
Directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen