The Candy Man (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1969, The Candy Man is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Herbert J. Leder, running about 95 minutes. “The first day brought the CANDY MAN … the second day brought TERROR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American actress travels to Mexico to make a movie and brings her daughter with her. Upon arriving in Mexico, she is spotted by a drug dealer who also heads a kidnapping ring. He plants one of his drug-addicted "customers" with the actress as her nanny in order to be kidnap the child for ransom, but things don't work out as planned.
Who’s in it. The Candy Man stars George Sanders as Sidney Carter, Leslie Parrish as Julie Evans, Manolo Fábregas as Lt. Garcia (as Manuel Fábregas) and Pixie Hopkin as Maria Lopez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Candy Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Candy Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Candy Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Candy Man (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Candy Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Candy Man worth watching?
- The Candy Man holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Candy Man?
- The Candy Man stars George Sanders, Leslie Parrish, Manolo Fábregas, Pixie Hopkin and Félix González.
- When was The Candy Man released?
- The Candy Man was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.