The Manchurian Candidate

Everything is under control.

20042h 10m6.5(1,810 votes)

ThrillerDramaMystery

Synopsis

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 pow…

The Manchurian Candidate (2004) is a thriller, drama, and mystery film directed by Jonathan Demme. It stars Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, and Liev Schreiber. The film runs for 2 hours 10 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 1,810 votes.

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Director

Jonathan Demme

Cast

Denzel Washington

Major Bennett Ezekiel Marco

Meryl Streep

Senator Eleanor Prentiss Shaw (D-VA)

Liev Schreiber

Congressman Raymond Prentiss Shaw (D-NY)

Simon McBurney

Dr. Atticus Noyle

Kimberly Elise

Rosie

Bruno Ganz

Delp

Jon Voight

Senator Thomas Jordan (D-CT)

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Who stars in The Manchurian Candidate?

The Manchurian Candidate stars Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Schreiber, and Simon McBurney, and was directed by Jonathan Demme.

How long is The Manchurian Candidate?

The Manchurian Candidate has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes.

When did The Manchurian Candidate come out?

The Manchurian Candidate was released in 2004.

What genre is The Manchurian Candidate?

The Manchurian Candidate is a thriller, drama, and mystery film.

Is The Manchurian Candidate worth watching?

The Manchurian Candidate holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.