The Candidate (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1968, The Candidate is a drama film directed by Jans Rautenbach, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. This multi-faceted drama, which depicts a group of intellectual Afrikaners struggling with pertinent moral, ethical and racial issues in apartheid South Africa, is widely acknowledged as one of Jans Rautenbach’s finest films.
Who’s in it. The Candidate stars Gert van der Bergh as Lourens Niemand, Marie du Toit as Paula Neethling, Cobus Rossouw as Anton du Toit and Hermien Dommisse as Anna Volschenk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Candidate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Candidate (1968)?
- 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 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Candidate?
- The Candidate stars Gert van der Bergh, Marie du Toit, Cobus Rossouw, Hermien Dommisse and Roelf Jacobs.
- When was The Candidate released?
- The Candidate was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.