Candy

Name: Candy
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2006-05-25
Duration: 1 h 56 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Abbie Cornish, Heath Ledger, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Budge, Roberto Meza-Mont

2006·Movie·R·116 min·★ 7.1(673)

Drama Romance More English titles

“More is never enough.”

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.

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Where to watch Candy in United States

Can I watch Candy in United States? Yes — you can stream Candy in United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and History Vault, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open Candy there. Availability last verified on November 9, 2026.

Where is Candy streaming around the world?

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United States	Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, History Vault, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Canada	Hoopla	—
Australia	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
Germany	—	YouTube
South Korea	Watcha	wavve

About Candy

Candy is a 2006 English-language drama and romance film directed by Neil Armfield. The cast is led by Abbie Cornish, Heath Ledger, Geoffrey Rush. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, History Vault.

Candy was produced by Paradigm Hyde Films, Film Finance Group, and New South Wales Film & Television Office and made in Australia and United Kingdom. It was released on May 25, 2006, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.

Director: Neil Armfield
Writers: Neil Armfield, Luke Davies
Release date: May 25, 2006
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: Australia, United Kingdom
Box office: $2 million
Production: Paradigm Hyde Films, Film Finance Group, New South Wales Film & Television Office

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Candy cast & crew

Candy was directed by Neil Armfield and written by Neil Armfield and Luke Davies.

The cast features Abbie Cornish as Candy, Heath Ledger as Dan, Geoffrey Rush as Casper, Tom Budge as Schumann, Roberto Meza-Mont as Jorge, and Tony Martin as Mr. Wyatt.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Charlier, cinematography is by Garry Phillips, and it was produced by Margaret Fink and Emile Sherman.

Is Candy worth watching?

Candy holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 673 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Candy is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Candy

In United States, you can stream Candy on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, History Vault, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and The CW, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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