The Honest Candidate
2014, Portuguese. Directed by Roberto Santucci.
He is a politician. He is honest. Believe it or not.
João Ernesto Ribamar is a corrupt politician running for the presidency. He is in the runoff election, ahead on the polls, when he receives a "mandinga" (curse) from his grandmother, which makes him unable to lie. Now the problem begins: How to win an election by telling only the truth?
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 5 September 2014
- Original title
- O Candidato Honesto
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Paulo Cursino
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The Honest Candidate: quick answers
What comes after The Honest Candidate?
Next in the series: The Honest Candidate 2 (2018).
Is The Honest Candidate worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 190 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Honest Candidate?
The Honest Candidate runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Honest Candidate have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Honest Candidate. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Honest Candidate parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Honest Candidate yet.
Which OTT platform is The Honest Candidate on?
The Honest Candidate isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 September 2014. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Honest Candidate?
If you liked The Honest Candidate, try My Best Friend, The Distinguished Gentleman, The Ladies Man.
Who directed The Honest Candidate?
The Honest Candidate (2014) was directed by Roberto Santucci and stars Leandro Hassum, Luiza Valdetaro, Victor Leal.