Candy(2006)
More is never enough.
Candy Synopsis
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.
Candy (2006) is a drama and romance film directed by Neil Armfield, released on May 25, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Abbie Cornish, Heath Ledger, Geoffrey Rush and Tom Budge. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 663 ratings.
- Director:
- Neil Armfield
- Writers:
- Neil Armfield, Luke Davies, John Collee
- Producers:
- Emile Sherman, Margaret Fink
- Cinematographer:
- Garry Phillips
- Composer:
- Paul Charlier
- Production:
- Paradigm Hyde Films, Film Finance Group, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Renaissance Films
- Revenue:
- $2,105,096
- Status:
- Released
Candy (2006) Trailer
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Candy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Abbie Cornish
as Candy
Heath Ledger
as Dan
Geoffrey Rush
as Casper
Tom Budge
as Schumann
- Roberto Meza-Mont
Roberto Meza-Mont
as Jorge
Tony Martin
as Mr. Wyatt
Noni Hazlehurst
as Mrs. Wyatt
Holly Austin
as Sunglasses Shop Assistant
- Craig Moraghan
Craig Moraghan
as Washing Machine Dealer
- John Lee
John Lee
as Hock Shop Man
Noel Herriman
as Celebrant
Tim McKenzie
as Uncle Rod
Key crew
Directed by Neil Armfield, written by Neil Armfield, Luke Davies and John Collee, produced by Emile Sherman and Margaret Fink.
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Candy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 663 ratings.
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Candy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Candy online?
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Candy (2006) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, History Vault, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Candy?
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The main cast of Candy (2006) includes Abbie Cornish, Heath Ledger, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Budge and Roberto Meza-Mont. The film was directed by Neil Armfield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Candy released?
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Candy was released on May 25, 2006 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Candy worth watching?
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Candy (2006) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 663 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Candy?
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Yes. The official Candy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.