The Perfect Candidate

The Perfect Candidate

Directed by Haifaa al-Mansour

Produced by Razor Film Produktion, NDR

2020104 min6.7 / 10

An inspiring drama about a Saudi woman's political campaign that balances personal growth with the systemic obstacles of a patriarchal society.

A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Perfect Candidate end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Perfect Candidate violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Perfect Candidate easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is The Perfect Candidate scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Perfect Candidate sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise41

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Perfect Candidate

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Perfect Candidate

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Perfect Candidate, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Perfect Candidate, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Perfect Candidate, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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