The Candidate
“Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming.”
ComedyDrama
Bill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no hope of winning, so he is willing to tweak the establishment.
VIBE
A sharp, cynical look at the messy, soul-crushing reality of political campaigning. It's a weary, witty ride through the compromises and compromises that define the pursuit of power, leaving you questioning the system.
cynicalsatiricalwittywearysteadypolitical satirecharacter study70s cinemapoliticscorruptionidealismcompromise
californiapoliticspolitical campaignu.s. senatorpolitical candidate
MORE LIKE THIS — multi-vector + why, diversified
The Best Man
1964
7.3 · 45 votes
Drama
Fans also watchBoth cynical
The Candidate
2016
5.6 · 19 votes
Comedy
Also Comedy
Game Change
2012
6.9 · 352 votes
TV MovieDramaComedy
Fans also watchBoth cynical
Poster Boy
2004
5.4 · 28 votes
ComedyDramaRomance
Stars Michael LernerBoth witty
Smile
1975
6.0 · 45 votes
Comedy
Fans also watchAlso by Michael RitchieBoth satirical
All the President's Men
1976
7.7 · 2,180 votes
DramaMysteryThriller
Fans also watchStars Robert Redford
Bob Roberts
1992
6.6 · 180 votes
ComedyDrama
Both satirical
The Seduction of Joe Tynan
1979
5.9 · 29 votes
Drama
Stars Melvyn DouglasBoth cynical
Power
1986
5.8 · 78 votes
Drama
Fans also watchBoth cynical
The Campaign
2012
5.8 · 1,956 votes
Comedy
Both satirical
Head of State
2003
5.6 · 328 votes
ComedyDrama
Both political satire
The Distinguished Gentleman
1992
6.0 · 340 votes
Comedy
Fans also watchBoth satirical
