Candidates(2026)
Romance is the answer? Right?
Candidates Synopsis
Nadia, a young adult grappling with loneliness, goes on a string of dates after her roommate and best friend, Lorelei, downloads a dating app to solve that problem, leading to a series of "bad dates." Until she meets Jack.
Candidates (2026) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jenna Moylan, released on May 14, 2026 with a runtime of 15m. It stars Avery Smith, Mikyra Elston, Graham Boggess and Abi Colburn.
- Director:
- Jenna Moylan
- Writers:
- Jenna Moylan
- Producers:
- Reilly Galloway, Jenna Moylan
- Cinematographer:
- Alex McCollum
- Production:
- Elon University
- Budget:
- $650
- Status:
- Released
Candidates Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Avery Smith
Avery Smith
as Nadia
- Mikyra Elston
Mikyra Elston
as Lorelei
- Graham Boggess
Graham Boggess
as Jack
- Abi Colburn
Abi Colburn
as Lacy
- Alan Kornbluth
Alan Kornbluth
as The Slacker
Jack Gould
as The Narcissist
- Yaira Spears
Yaira Spears
as The Love-bomber
- Hank Heimlich
Hank Heimlich
as The Slob
Key crew
Directed by Jenna Moylan, written by Jenna Moylan, produced by Reilly Galloway and Jenna Moylan.
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Candidates – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Candidates online?
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Who stars in Candidates?
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The main cast of Candidates (2026) includes Avery Smith, Mikyra Elston, Graham Boggess, Abi Colburn and Alan Kornbluth. The film was directed by Jenna Moylan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Candidates released?
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Candidates was released on May 14, 2026 and runs for 15m.