Mondo Candido (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1975, Mondo Candido is a comedy and adventure film directed by Gualtiero Jacopetti, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Voltaire, a 16th century author was furious that learned members of a "civilized" society could claim that the apparent senseless violence and mayhem wrought by disasters, war, disease, man's cruelty, etc. was actually only a part of some 'greater good'. After all, God (being perfect) could not 'logically' have created anything but the 'best of all possible' universes.
Who’s in it. Mondo Candido stars Christopher Brown as Candido, Michele Miller as Cunegonda, Jacques Herlin as Dr. Panglos and Steffen Zacharias as Il saggio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Mondo Candido has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mondo Candido page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mondo Candido tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mondo Candido (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mondo Candido change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mondo Candido worth watching?
- Mondo Candido holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mondo Candido?
- Mondo Candido stars Christopher Brown, Michele Miller, Jacques Herlin, Steffen Zacharias and Gianfranco D'Angelo.
- When was Mondo Candido released?
- Mondo Candido was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.