The Manchurian Candidate 2004
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SplatYears after his squad was ambushed during the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco finds himself having terrible nightmares. He begins to doubt that his fellow squad-mate Sergeant Raymond Shaw, now a vice-presidential candidate, is the hero he remembers him being. As Marco's doubts deepen, Shaw's political power grows, and, when Marco finds a mysterious implant embedded in his back, the memory of what really happened begins to return.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Major Bennett Ezekiel Marco
as Senator Eleanor Prentiss Shaw (D-VA)
as Congressman Raymond Prentiss Shaw (D-NY)
as Dr. Atticus Noyle
as Rosie
as Delp
as Senator Thomas Jordan (D-CT)
as CPL Al Melvin
as PFC Robert Baker III
as Colonel Howard
Director:
Writer:
Dean Georgaris, Daniel Pyne, Richard Condon, Kalina Ivanov, Narges Takesh, Mary Tobler
Stars:
Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Schreiber, Simon McBurney, Kimberly Elise, Bruno Ganz, Jon Voight, Jeffrey Wright, Anthony Mackie, Ted Levine,
Genres:
Drama,Thriller,Mystery
Release Date:
2004 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
130 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Manchurian Candidate
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
DP
MT
Cast
as Major Bennett Ezekiel Marco
as Senator Eleanor Prentiss Shaw (D-VA)
as Congressman Raymond Prentiss Shaw (D-NY)
as Dr. Atticus Noyle
as Rosie
as Delp
as Senator Thomas Jordan (D-CT)
as CPL Al Melvin
as PFC Robert Baker III
as Colonel Howard
as Colonel Garret
as Mark Whiting
as Jocelyne Jordan
as PFC Eddie Ingram
as David Donovan
as Senator Wells
as Vaughn Utly
as Gillespie
as Jay "J.B." Johnston
as Governor Robert "Bob" Arthur
as FBI Agent Williams
as Laurent Tokar
as General Sloan
as Shaw's Bodyguard-Agent
as Mirella Freeman
as Owens
as Villalobos
as Wilson
as Atkins
as Jameson
as Boy Scout #1
as Boy Scout #2
as Scout Dad
as Scoutmaster
as TV Commentator
as Ellie's Mysterious Aide
as Political Aide
as Political Aide
as Political Aide
as Congressman Healy
as Mr. Secretary
as Green Room Official #2
as Senator from Florida
as Congresswoman Beckett
as Congressman Flores
as Self
as Congressman Rawlins
as "Gordy"
as Media Icon
as Newscaster #7
as Roving Reporter
as Newscaster #4
as Newscaster #8
as Newscaster #1
as Newscaster #9
as Newscaster #6
as Newscaster #2
as Newscaster #3
as Tyler Prentiss
as Senator John Shaw
as Mysterious Arabic Woman
as General Wilson
as Rear Admiral Glick
as Robert Arthur's Wife
as Secret Service Agent #1
as Secret Service Agent #2
as Army Transcriber
as Army Transcriber
as Night Clerk
as Rosie's Cousin
as Rosie's Cousin's Mentor
as Reporter #2
as Reporter #3
as Reporter #4
as Campaign Security
as FBI Agent Jonas
as FBI Agent Ramirez
as Agent Volk
as Late Night Comedian
as Library Clerk
as Library Patron
as Jordan's Aide
as Jordan's Aide
as Rosie's Sidekick
as Yelling Kid
as "Abe Lincoln"
as "Statue of Liberty"
as "Betsy Ross"
as "George Washington"
as "Uncle Sam"
as "MLK"
as "JFK"
as "American Eagle"
as Governor Edward Nelson
as Churchgoer
as Jimmy
as The Guy with the Shades
as Arthur's Mother
as Arthur's Child
as Arthur's Child
as Victory Party Director
as Victory Party Celebrity Soldier
as Shaw's Aide
as Shaw's Aide
as Klaus Bachman
as Political Pundit
as Political Pundit
as Political Pundit
as Political Pundit
as Political Pundit
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