7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Candidate (1972)
The Candidate (1972)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film critiques the corrupting and superficial nature of modern political campaigns, showing how an initially idealistic, progressive candidate is forced to compromise his values, aligning with a left-leaning skepticism of established political systems and their ability to absorb genuine change.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, reflecting traditional casting practices of its time, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative critiques the political system and the compromises of power, rather than explicitly focusing on or negatively portraying traditional identities through a DEI lens.
Secondary
The film 'The Candidate' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on the political campaign of a heterosexual male protagonist, offering no portrayal of queer identity or experiences within its story.
The film "The Candidate" (1972), a political satire focusing on a U.S. Senate campaign, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on political ambition and media manipulation, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Candidate (1972) is an original film featuring newly created characters. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical figures whose gender could have been altered for this production.
The Candidate (1972) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment establishing the race of any character before their portrayal in this movie.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.5
Critic Ratings
8.9
6.6
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