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The Candidate

6.019802h 9mMovieDocumentary

Made with an eye to the autumn of 1980 when the German parliamentary elections took place, The Candidate examines Germany’s history past and present and Franz Josef Strauß, the man who, as the CDU/CSU candidate, aspires to be elected to the most important political office in the land.

DirectorsVolker Schlöndorff·Alexander Kluge
WritersAlexander von Eschwege·Alexander Kluge

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 3 other countries

The Candidate isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany, Switzerland. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Volker Schlöndorff

FSFranz Josef Strauß
Franz Josef Strauß
EAErnst Albrecht
Ernst Albrecht

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The Candidate hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 6, 1980. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.