Candy Mountain (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1988, Candy Mountain is a drama and music film directed by Rudy Wurlitzer, running about 91 minutes. “Don't take it so hard... life ain't no candy mountain!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mediocre musician goes on the road in search of the world's greatest guitar maker
Who’s in it. Candy Mountain stars Kevin J. O'Connor as Julius, Bulle Ogier as Cornelia, Harris Yulin as Elmore Silk and Tom Waits as Al Silk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Candy Mountain has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and 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 Candy Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Candy Mountain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Candy Mountain (1988)?
- In US, Candy Mountain is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Film Movement Plus, and 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 Candy Mountain worth watching?
- Candy Mountain holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Candy Mountain?
- Candy Mountain stars Kevin J. O'Connor, Bulle Ogier, Harris Yulin, Tom Waits and Joe Strummer.
- When was Candy Mountain released?
- Candy Mountain was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.