The Perfect Candidate

6.7

99 votes·

2020

1h 44m

·Movie

Drama

Overview

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

Director

Haifaa al-Mansour

Status

Released

Language

Keywords

saudi arabiafemale politicianarabwomen's rights

Cast

Mila Al-Zahrani

Dr. Maryam Alsafan

Nora Al Awadh

Sara

Dae Al Hilali

Selma

Khalid Abdulrhim

Abdulaziz

Shafi Al Harthy

Mohammed

Mohamed Othman

Himself

Nojoud Ahmed

Dr. Abeer

Khadeeja Mua'th

Khadeeja

Tareq Al Khaldi

Omar

Reema Mohammed

Badria (voice)

Ismaee Nasser

Anas

Rakan Abdulhaman

Majid

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