Where to watch The Candidate (1980) in the UK
The Candidate (1980) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 4 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Made with an eye to the autumn of 1980 when the German parliamentary elections took place, The Candidate examines Germany’s history past and present and Franz Josef Strauß, the man who, as the CDU/CSU candidate, aspires to be elected to the most important political office in the land.
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Is The Candidate on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
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Netflix
No — The Candidate (1980) is not currently on Netflix in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Amazon Prime Video
No — The Candidate (1980) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Disney+
No — The Candidate (1980) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
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The Candidate — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Candidate in the UK?
The Candidate (1980) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.
Is The Candidate on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Candidate (1980) is not currently on Netflix in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Is The Candidate on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The Candidate (1980) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Is The Candidate on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Candidate (1980) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
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