The Perfect Candidate Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Apr. 26, 2021

The Perfect Candidate

Director: Haifaa Al Mansour

Starring: Mila Al Zahrani • Dae Al Hilali • Nora Al Awad • Khalid Abdulraheem

N/A Drama 1 hr, 44 m

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What's the story about?

Plot: When Maryam, a hardworking young doctor in a small-town clinic, is prevented from flying to Dubai for a conference without a male guardian’s approval, she seeks help from a politically connected cousin but inadvertently registers as a candidate for the municipal council. Maryam sees the election as a way to fix the muddy road in front of her clinic, but her campaign slowly garners broader appeal.

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When was the film released?

The Perfect Candidate was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 14, 2021. There were 13 other movies released on the same date, including Spiral: From the Book of Saw, Those Who Wish Me Dead and The Get Together. As a limited release, The Perfect Candidate was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.