A Perfect Candidate
Seen it?1996 | 105 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who loves backroom deals and speeches and anyone who likes learning something new. Power and ambition drive every scene.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
The filmmakers follow Oliver North's unsuccessful 1994 bid for a Virginia Senate seat, focusing on North's campaign strategist, Mark Goodin, and a Washington Post reporter. Mudslinging ensues.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$134K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
More like this
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by David Van Taylor, R.J. Cutler
- Don BakerSelf
- Mark GoodinSelf
- Mark MerrittSelf
- Peter BakerSelf
- Glen BolgerSelf
- Floyd BrownSelf
- Tim CarpenterSelf
- Bill ClintonSelf
- Marshall ColemanSelf
- David DeMasters