Candy Cane Candidate (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2021, Candy Cane Candidate is a comedy, romance and tv movie film directed by Pat Kiely, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Natural-born leader, Julia, returns to her hometown of North Falls for Christmas to drown her sorrows in eggnog, cookies, and Yuletide after her recent political campaign for city council ended in a landslide loss. It's the perfect place for Julia's holiday escape — until she realizes coming home means running into her old high school rival, Parker, the arrogant know-it-all who beat her in a race for senior class president.
Who’s in it. Candy Cane Candidate stars Jacky Lai as Julia, Jake Epstein as Parker, Kara Duncan as Lucy and Mickeey Nguyen as Jax, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Candy Cane Candidate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Candy Cane Candidate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Candy Cane Candidate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Candy Cane Candidate (2021)?
- In US, Candy Cane Candidate is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Candy Cane Candidate worth watching?
- Candy Cane Candidate holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Candy Cane Candidate?
- Candy Cane Candidate stars Jacky Lai, Jake Epstein, Kara Duncan, Mickeey Nguyen and Edwina Renout.
- When was Candy Cane Candidate released?
- Candy Cane Candidate was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.