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2014•110 min•Comedy

The Honest Candidate

Is The Honest Candidate a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Honest Candidate worth watching? With a rating of 6/10, this Comedy film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Honest Candidate Synopsis

João Ernesto Ribamar is a corrupt politician running for the presidency. He is in the runoff election, ahead on the polls, when he receives a "mandinga" (curse) from his grandmother, which makes him unable to lie. Now the problem begins: How to win an election by telling only the truth?

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Top Cast

Leandro Hassum
Leandro HassumJoão Ernesto
Luiza Valdetaro
Luiza ValdetaroAmanda
Victor Leal
Victor LealMarcelinho
Flávia Garrafa
Flávia GarrafaIsabel
Arthur Claro
Arthur ClaroJoãozinho
Giovanna Estefanio
Giovanna EstefanioSofia
Antonio Pedro
Antonio PedroDemétrio
Luís Lobianco
Luís LobiancoMateus Floriano
Flávio Galvão
Flávio GalvãoMontanaro
Ellen Rocche
Ellen RoccheCarmem

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Is The Honest Candidate worth watching?

The Honest Candidate has received mixed reviews with a 6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy movies.

Is The Honest Candidate hit or flop?

The Honest Candidate has received average ratings (6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Honest Candidate?

The Honest Candidate is a Comedy movie that João Ernesto Ribamar is a corrupt politician running for the presidency. He is in the runoff election, ahead on the polls, when he receives a "manding...

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