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The Perfect Candidate

6.720201h 44mMovieDrama

A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.

DirectorHaifaa al-Mansour
WritersHaifaa al-Mansour·Brad Niemann
ProducersBrad Niemann·Ole Nicolaisen

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Cast · Directed by Haifaa al-Mansour

MAMila Al-Zahrani
Mila Al-Zahrani
Dr. Maryam Alsafan
NA
Nora Al Awadh
Sara
DHDae Al Hilali
Dae Al Hilali
Selma
KA
Khalid Abdulrhim
Abdulaziz
SH
Shafi Al Harthy
Mohammed
MO
Mohamed Othman
Himself
NA
Nojoud Ahmed
Dr. Abeer
KM
Khadeeja Mua'th
Khadeeja
TK
Tareq Al Khaldi
Omar
RM
Reema Mohammed
Badria (voice)
IN
Ismaee Nasser
Anas
RA
Rakan Abdulhaman
Majid

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The Perfect Candidate — streaming FAQ

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The Perfect Candidate is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, JustWatch TV and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Perfect Candidate is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and JustWatch TV.

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The Perfect Candidate is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV and Kanopy in United States.