Candyman (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2021, Candyman is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Nia DaCosta, running about 91 minutes. “Dare to say his name.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Anthony and his partner move into a loft in the now gentrified Cabrini-Green. After a chance encounter with an old-timer exposes Anthony to the true story behind Candyman, he unknowingly opens a door to a complex past that unravels his own sanity and unleashes a terrifying wave of violence.
Who’s in it. Candyman stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Anthony McCoy, Teyonah Parris as Brianna Cartwright, Tony Todd as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Troy Cartwright, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Candyman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $77.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Candyman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Candyman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Candyman (2021)?
- In US, Candyman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Candyman worth watching?
- Candyman holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Candyman?
- Candyman stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Tony Todd, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and Colman Domingo.
- When was Candyman released?
- Candyman was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.