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MyCinema has not rated The Manchurian Candidate for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, drama, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Manchurian Candidate in the US?

The Manchurian Candidate streams on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, and Starz Apple TV channel, is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, and can be rented from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Manchurian Candidate?

The Manchurian Candidate runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

Is The Manchurian Candidate suitable for kids?

The Manchurian Candidate is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20042h 10mThriller / Drama / Mystery

The Manchurian Candidate

Name: The Manchurian Candidate
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2004-07-30
Duration: 130 min

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.

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 10m

At 2h 10m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Drama · Mystery

TMDB files it under thriller, drama, and mystery.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 2 free · 7 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, and Starz Apple TV channel. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy and Hoopla. Listed to rent from 7 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,825 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Manchurian Candidate tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 10m.
It is included with MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, and Starz Apple TV channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,825 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Manchurian Candidate

Is The Manchurian Candidate scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Manchurian Candidate for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, drama, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Manchurian Candidate in the US?: The Manchurian Candidate streams on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, and Starz Apple TV channel, is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, and can be rented from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Manchurian Candidate?: The Manchurian Candidate runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
Is The Manchurian Candidate suitable for kids?: The Manchurian Candidate is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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The Manchurian Candidate

1962, 2h 6m

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.

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