The Manchurian Candidate (2004) is a Drama, Thriller, Mystery film that follows years 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. Currently, you can watch The Manchurian Candidate on Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, Starz. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 1,698 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.