The Perfect Candidate (2021)

  • NR
  • 05/14/2021 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 44m

Overview

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

Haifaa al-Mansour

Director, Writer

Brad Niemann

Screenplay

Cast

Mila Alzahrani's headshot

Mila Alzahrani

Dr. Maryam Alsafan
Nora Al Awadh's headshot

Nora Al Awadh

Sara
Dae Al Hilali's headshot

Dae Al Hilali

Selma
Khalid Abdulrhim's headshot

Khalid Abdulrhim

Abdulaziz
Shafi Al Harthy's headshot

Shafi Al Harthy

Mohammed
Mohamed Othman's headshot

Mohamed Othman

Himself
Nojoud Ahmed's headshot

Nojoud Ahmed

Dr. Abeer
Khadeeja Mua'th's headshot

Khadeeja Mua'th

Khadeeja

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