The Candidate (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2008, The Candidate is a thriller film directed by Kasper Barfoed, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Jonas Bechmann, a defense attorney, is a man of the system. Until the day he himself is accused of murder. Taking matters into his own hands, he throws himself into the hunt for a group of blackmailers who threaten to expose him as the killer. But nothing is what it appears to be, and the blackmail links back to his father's death under mysterious circumstances a year and a half earlier.
Who’s in it. The Candidate stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Jonas Bechmann, Kim Bodnia as Claes Kiehlert, Laura Christensen as Louise and Ulf Pilgaard as Martin Schiller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Candidate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Candidate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Candidate tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Candidate (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Candidate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Candidate worth watching?
- The Candidate holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Candidate?
- The Candidate stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Kim Bodnia, Laura Christensen, Ulf Pilgaard and Tuva Novotny.
- When was The Candidate released?
- The Candidate was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.