Candy (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2006, Candy is a drama and romance film directed by Neil Armfield, running about 116 minutes. “More is never enough.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A poet falls in love with an art student, who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle — and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destruction, and despair.
Who’s in it. Candy stars Abbie Cornish as Candy, Heath Ledger as Dan, Geoffrey Rush as Casper and Tom Budge as Schumann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Candy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, History Vault and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Candy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Candy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Candy (2006)?
- In US, Candy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and History Vault, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Candy worth watching?
- Candy holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Candy?
- Candy stars Abbie Cornish, Heath Ledger, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Budge and Roberto Meza-Mont.
- When was Candy released?
- Candy was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.