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Mexican Comedy ‘El Candidato Honesto’ Sets Early Fall U.S. Release


The Mexican comedy hit 'El Candidato Honesto' received a Sept. 6 theatrical release date in the U.S.

Directed by Luis Felipe Ybarra ( Hermanos y Detectives, La Noche del Diabilito), El Candidato Honesto tells the story of a former idealistic leader turned corrupt politician who is cursed by his grandmother on her deathbed to only speak the truth. Movie is produced by Daniel Birman Ripstein ( El Crimen del Padre Amaro, La Boda de mi Mejor Amigo) and Gerardo Moran ( Los Adioses, Amores Permitidos). “We are thrilled for the opportunity to showcase El Candidato Honesto, a quality comedy, to audiences throughout the United States,” said Rebecca Doher, President of Cinematica Media.

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