The Manchurian Candidate
1962, English. Directed by John Frankenheimer.
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Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the war, the platoon is returned home, and Sergeant Raymond Shaw is lauded as a hero by the rest of his platoon. However, the platoon commander, Captain Bennett Marco, finds himself plagued by strange nightmares and soon races to uncover a terrible plot.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- John FrankenheimerDirector
- Frank SinatraCapt./Maj. Bennett Marco
- Laurence HarveyRaymond Shaw
- Angela LansburyMrs. Iselin
- Janet LeighEugenie Rose Chaney
- James GregorySen. John Yerkes Iselin
- Henry SilvaChunjin
- Leslie ParrishJocelyn Jordan
- John McGiverSen. Thomas Jordan
- Khigh DhieghDr. Yen Lo
- James EdwardsCpl. Allen Melvin
- Douglas HendersonCol. Milt
- Albert PaulsenZilkov
Details
- Released
- 24 October 1962
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Axelrod
- Budget
- $2.2M
- Box office
- $7.7M
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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 Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 862 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
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 PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Manchurian Candidate on?
The Manchurian Candidate is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Manchurian Candidate?
If you liked The Manchurian Candidate, try Suburbicon, Blood Ties, Backstabbing for Beginners.
Who directed The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate (1962) was directed by John Frankenheimer and stars Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury.
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.