The Black Candle (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1991, The Black Candle is a drama and romance film directed by Roy Battersby, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. At the turn of the century, a widow decides to set her dead husbands business back in the black column. Her efforts to get the mill going again, however, are somewhat submarined by problems with an employee who is accused of murder and her sister who has married a spoiled rich boy
Who’s in it. The Black Candle stars Nathaniel Parker as Lionel Filmore, James Gaddas as Joe Skinner, Bob Smeaton as Fred Skinner and Brian Hogg as Bill Whitmore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Black Candle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Candle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Candle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Candle (1991)?
- In US, The Black Candle is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Candle worth watching?
- The Black Candle holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Candle?
- The Black Candle stars Nathaniel Parker, James Gaddas, Bob Smeaton, Brian Hogg and Anne Jameson.
- When was The Black Candle released?
- The Black Candle was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.