Candy Candy (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1992, Candy Candy is a comedy, drama, animation and romance film directed by Tetsuo Imazawa, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. Left on an orphanage porch, Candice White (Candy for short) always longed for parents. She watched as all the other children were adopted and her friends were taken away from her. Eventually, she gets adopted, but a child to love was not what her foster parent wanted; rather, Candy is to become a playmate for her step-sister Eliza. Eliza has no intentions of being friends with a commoner, however, and together with her brother they have made it their job to make Candy as miserable as possible.
Who’s in it. Candy Candy stars Minori Matsushima as Candice White Adley (voice), Ryou Horikawa as Anthony Brown (voice), Yumi Touma as Annie Brighton (voice) and Eiko Yamada as Eliza Leagan (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Candy Candy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Candy Candy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Candy Candy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Candy Candy (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Candy Candy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Candy Candy worth watching?
- Candy Candy holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, animation and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Candy Candy?
- Candy Candy stars Minori Matsushima, Ryou Horikawa, Yumi Touma, Eiko Yamada and Ryusei Nakao.
- When was Candy Candy released?
- Candy Candy was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.