Candles in the Dark (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1993, Candles in the Dark is a drama and tv movie film directed by Maximilian Schell, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Candles in the Dark is the story of a girl who comes to visit her father's homeland, the Soviet Republic of Estonia. After she arrives, she finds that her father is part of the dissident anti-soviet underground. She soon find her self engulfed in the struggle with her father and a lot of new friends, and finds herself being hunted by the KGB.
Who’s in it. Candles in the Dark stars Alyssa Milano as Sylvia Velliste, Chad Lowe as Jaan Toome, Günther Maria Halmer as Pastor Harma and Natalya Andreychenko as Marta Velliste, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Candles in the Dark has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Candles in the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Candles in the Dark tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Candles in the Dark (1993)?
- In US, Candles in the Dark 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 Candles in the Dark worth watching?
- Candles in the Dark holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Candles in the Dark?
- Candles in the Dark stars Alyssa Milano, Chad Lowe, Günther Maria Halmer, Natalya Andreychenko and Maximilian Schell.
- When was Candles in the Dark released?
- Candles in the Dark was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.