Candy House (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2015, Candy House is a drama and family series.
What it’s about. Sakurai Taro’s parents died young. His grandmother, Akiko, has been making great effort to protect her struggling candy store, Sakuraya, in the old part of Tokyo, but it's not easy. Taro eats candy with regular customers such as chilhood friend Saegusa Hiroki who aspires to be a scriptwriter, and talk nonsense, like in their youth. However, they realize this unfettered, comfortable existence will end some day with the passage of time. Then Taro’s ex-classmate, Kimura Reiko, comes back home with her son after a divorce. He and his friends start to notice what is truly important to them as they face up to their pasts, dreams and pains.
Who’s in it. Candy House stars Joe Odagiri as Sakurai Taro, Machiko Ono as Kimura Reiko, Kaoru Yachigusa as Sakurai Akiko and Ryo Katsuji as Saegusa Hiroki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Candy House sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Candy House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Candy House tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Candy House (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Candy House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Candy House worth watching?
- Candy House holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Candy House?
- Candy House stars Joe Odagiri, Machiko Ono, Kaoru Yachigusa, Ryo Katsuji and Kyusaku Shimada.
- When was Candy House released?
- Candy House was released in 2015.