The Manchurian Candidate(2004)
“Everything is under control.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jonathan Demme
Studio
Clinica Estetico
Budget
$80M
Revenue
$96M
Cast
Denzel Washington
as Major Bennett Ezekiel Marco
Meryl Streep
as Senator Eleanor Prentiss Shaw (D-VA)
Liev Schreiber
as Congressman Raymond Prentiss Shaw (D-NY)
Simon McBurney
as Dr. Atticus Noyle
Kimberly Elise
as Rosie
Bruno Ganz
as Delp
Jon Voight
as Senator Thomas Jordan (D-CT)
Jeffrey Wright
as CPL Al Melvin
Anthony Mackie
as PFC Robert Baker III
Ted Levine
as Colonel Howard
Miguel Ferrer
as Colonel Garret
Dean Stockwell
as Mark Whiting
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
2h 10m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$80M
Box Office
$96M
Production Companies
Clinica Estetico • Paramount Pictures • Scott Rudin Productions
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Where can I watch The Manchurian Candidate?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Manchurian Candidate (2004).
What is The Manchurian Candidate about?▼
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.
Who directed The Manchurian Candidate?▼
The Manchurian Candidate was directed by Jonathan Demme and released in 2004. It is a thriller, drama, mystery film.
How long is The Manchurian Candidate?▼
The Manchurian Candidate has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
Who stars in The Manchurian Candidate?▼
The cast of The Manchurian Candidate includes Denzel Washington as Major Bennett Ezekiel Marco, Meryl Streep as Senator Eleanor Prentiss Shaw (D-VA), Liev Schreiber as Congressman Raymond Prentiss Shaw (D-NY), Simon McBurney as Dr. Atticus Noyle, Kimberly Elise as Rosie and more.
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