Cotton Candy (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2002, Cotton Candy is a notable film directed by Ernie Gehr, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. Gehr uses a mini-digital recorder to look back on the Machine Age in the form of San Francisco's soon-to-be-shuttered Musee Mecanique. For slightly more than an hour, Cotton Candy documents this venerable collection of coin-operated mechanical toys—including an entire circus—mainly in close-up, isolating particular details as he alternates between ambient and post-dubbed (or no) sound. By treating the Musee's cast of synchronized figures as puppets, the artist is making a show—but is it his or theirs? Gehr's selective take on the arcade renders it all the more spooky. There's a sense in which Cotton Candy is a gloss on the moment in The Rules of the Game when the music-box-collecting viscount unveils his latest and most elaborate acquisition. (It also brings to mind the climax of A.I.: The DV of the future tenderly regards the more human machine of the past.) (J. Hoberman, The Village Voice)
Who’s in it. Cotton Candy stars Christine Casarsa as Little Girl.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Cotton Candy 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 Cotton Candy page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cotton Candy (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cotton Candy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cotton Candy worth watching?
- Cotton Candy holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cotton Candy?
- Cotton Candy stars Christine Casarsa.
- When was Cotton Candy released?
- Cotton Candy was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.