Candy (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1968, Candy is a comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Christian Marquand, running about 124 minutes. “She's only faithful to the book.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A high school girl encounters a variety of kookie characters and humorous sexual situations while searching for the meaning of life.
Who’s in it. Candy stars Ewa Aulin as Candy Christian, Charles Aznavour as Hunchback juggler, Marlon Brando as Grindl and Richard Burton as MacPhisto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Candy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Candy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Candy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Candy (1968)?
- In US, Candy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Candy worth watching?
- Candy holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Candy?
- Candy stars Ewa Aulin, Charles Aznavour, Marlon Brando, Richard Burton and James Coburn.
- When was Candy released?
- Candy was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.