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The Manchurian Candidate

6.520042h 10mRMovieThrillerDramaMystery

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…

DirectorJonathan Demme
WritersDaniel Pyne·Dean Georgaris
ProducersScott Aversano·Jonathan Demme

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Cast · Directed by Jonathan Demme

Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Major Bennett Ezekiel Marco
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Senator Eleanor Prentiss Shaw (D-VA)
Liev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber
Congressman Raymond Prentiss Shaw (D-NY)
Simon McBurney
Simon McBurney
Dr. Atticus Noyle
Kimberly Elise
Kimberly Elise
Rosie
Bruno Ganz
Bruno Ganz
Delp
Jon Voight
Jon Voight
Senator Thomas Jordan (D-CT)
Jeffrey Wright
Jeffrey Wright
CPL Al Melvin
Anthony Mackie
Anthony Mackie
PFC Robert Baker III
Ted Levine
Ted Levine
Colonel Howard
Miguel Ferrer
Miguel Ferrer
Colonel Garret
Dean Stockwell
Dean Stockwell
Mark Whiting

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The Manchurian Candidate — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Manchurian Candidate?

The Manchurian Candidate is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential, YouTube TV and MGM Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Manchurian Candidate on Netflix?

No, The Manchurian Candidate is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV.

Is The Manchurian Candidate on Amazon Prime Video?

The Manchurian Candidate isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Manchurian Candidate for free?

The Manchurian Candidate is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.