Kandyland (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1987, Kandyland is a drama film directed by Robert Allen Schnitzer, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Joni gets persuaded to enter a bikini contest by her friends and likes the attention. She talks to another contestant, Harlow, who suggests she try exotic dancing at Kandyland, where she works. Joni gets fed up with her job at the dry cleaner's, and boyfriend Frank won't commit, so she gets a job at Kandyland. She finds others doing drugs and getting abused, and tries to make her new job, her lingering attraction to Frank, and her strong friendship with Harlow coexist.
Who’s in it. Kandyland stars Kim Evenson as Joni, Charles Laulette as Frank, Sandahl Bergman as Harlow Divine and Cole Stevens as Roy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Kandyland has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kandyland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kandyland tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kandyland (1987)?
- In US, Kandyland is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kandyland worth watching?
- Kandyland holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kandyland?
- Kandyland stars Kim Evenson, Charles Laulette, Sandahl Bergman, Cole Stevens and Bruce Baum.
- When was Kandyland released?
- Kandyland was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.