The Manchurian Candidate
2004, English. Directed by Jonathan Demme.
Everything is under control.
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 remembers him being. As Marco's doubts deepen, Shaw's political power grows, and, when Marco finds a mysterious implant embedded in his back, the memory of what really happened begins to return.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 1,839 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jonathan DemmeDirector
- Denzel WashingtonMajor Bennett Ezekiel Marco
- Meryl StreepSenator Eleanor Prentiss Shaw (D-VA)
- Liev SchreiberCongressman Raymond Prentiss Shaw (D-NY)
- Simon McBurneyDr. Atticus Noyle
- Kimberly EliseRosie
- Bruno GanzDelp
- Jon VoightSenator Thomas Jordan (D-CT)
- Jeffrey WrightCPL Al Melvin
- Anthony MackiePFC Robert Baker III
- Ted LevineColonel Howard
- Miguel FerrerColonel Garret
- Dean StockwellMark Whiting
Details
- Released
- 30 July 2004
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel Pyne, Dean Georgaris
- Budget
- $80M
- Box office
- $96M
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What The Manchurian Candidate is based on
The Manchurian Candidate is based on The Manchurian Candidate (1959) by Richard Condon, published by S&P Global.
1959
The Manchurian Candidate
By Richard Condon
Published by S&P Global
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Manchurian Candidate: quick answers
Is The Manchurian Candidate worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 1,839 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does The Manchurian Candidate have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Manchurian Candidate. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Manchurian Candidate parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Manchurian Candidate is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Manchurian Candidate on?
The Manchurian Candidate isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Manchurian Candidate?
If you liked The Manchurian Candidate, try The Guest, Unknown, The Ninth Configuration.
Who directed The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate (2004) was directed by Jonathan Demme and stars Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Schreiber.
What is The Manchurian Candidate based on?
The Manchurian Candidate is based on The Manchurian Candidate (1959) by Richard Condon, published by S&P Global.